The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

10868

Title

The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

Description

An image of Holyrood with the Queen's Gallery and buildings of the Abbey Strand in Edinburgh. The gallery is housed in a converted church building and a red lion holds a sceptre and sword above the carved name. The white buildings in Abbey Strand can be seen behind.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

27.9 x 18.5 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh, is situated on Horse Wynd at the foot of the Canongate. It was opened by the Queen in 2002, and houses changing exhibitions from the Royal collection. The gallery occupies the buildings of the former Holyrood Free Church and the Duchess of Gordon's School, both built in the mid 19th century.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Sport and leisure > Culture > Galleries

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