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Captain James Burnet, last captain of the City Guard
Kay, John, 1814, Etching
Captain James Burnet, last captain of the City Guard
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Captain James Burnet, the last captain of the City Guard
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Captain James Burnet stands facing to the left, holding his captain's staff of office and armed with his short sword.
Artist / maker
Kay, John
Date
1814
Size
12 x 7 cm
Type
Etching
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
James Burnet was the last captain of the Town Guard. He died in 1814 and was never replaced; already the newly founded Police was taking over many of the Guard's responsibilities. The Guard was finally disbanded in 1817.
Despite his size, Burnet successfully completed the challenge to run up Arthur's Seat in 15 minutes.
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The Edinburgh Town Guard
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