Faculty of Advocates, Lord Reid Building

Category

Library Item

Item no

11986

Title

Faculty of Advocates, Lord Reid building, New Assembly Close, High Street, Edinburgh

Description

A view of the Faculty of Advocates building on the High Street. The building is set behind railings and an ornamental gate with central lamp. Three steps lead up to the doorway which is flanked by two columns on either side. A wooden bench sits in front of the building.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19.7 x 26.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The former Commercial Bank is located in New Assembly Close, Edinburgh, on the south side of the High Street. It was built by James Gillespie Graham in 1814, incorporating with much modification the 18th century Assembly Rooms for which the close is named. The building ceased to serve as a bank in 1847, and has since housed the Edinburgh Wax Museum and a children's home. It is now owned by the Faculty of Advocates.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Railings

People > Health and safety > Lawyers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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