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Edinburgh Castle from the West Gardens
Inglis, Alexander Adam , 1884, Glass negative
Edinburgh Castle from the West Gardens
Edinburgh Castle from the West Gardens
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Title
Edinburgh Castle from the West Gardens
Description
Edinburgh Castle appears in the distance looking over West Princes Street Gardens. Paths wind through the gardens and there are many trees, flower beds and benches. two carved stone posts stand at either side of one path.
Artist / maker
Inglis, Alexander Adam
Date
1884
Size
18.9 x 11.9 cm
Type
Glass negative
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Princes Street Gardens were established on the site of the nor'loch which was drained during the eighteenth century. The park was originally for the exclusive use of the residents of Princes Street, but was opened to the public in 1876. The gardens contain various statues of notable figures, as well as the Ross fountain, bandstand and the famous floral clock.
Edinburgh Castle stands on a volcanic plug. It has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age. The oldest part of the present day castle is St Margaret's Chapel which dates from 1093. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
Parks, Gardens and Graveyards
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Places
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Edinburgh areas
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Princes Street
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Scotland
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Edinburgh
Plants
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Flowers
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Flowers
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Trees
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Trees
Transport
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Infrastructure
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Trails and paths
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