Demolition of Lothian Regional Council HQ

Category

Library Item

Item no

10798

Title

View of demolition of Lothian Regional Council Headquarters from the High Street, Edinburgh, looking towards Central Library

Description

A view of the demolition of the old Lothian Regional Council Headquarters from the High Street, Edinburgh. The buildings are covered in green netting. Cars are driving up George IV Bridge and the Central Library's cupola can be seen behind. Many people are crossing the street.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

18.8 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh Central Public Library is, strictly speaking, located on the Cowgate. It rises up four floors from this level to its main entrance on George IV Bridge. It was designed by George Washington Browne, and built in 1887-90. It was built with money donated by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Central Library acts as the community library for the centre of the city. It also has several subject dedicated sections: the Fine Art Library; Music Library; Scottish Library; Central Reference and the Edinburgh Room.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Scaffolding

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Sport and leisure > Culture > Libraries

Transport > Infrastructure > Traffic signs and signals