Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

15416

Title

The entrance to the hall of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

Description

The grand hall of the Royal College of Physicians is glimpsed through an open door. Light from skylights and a glass chandelier illuminate the hall. Pillars support a wall with an ornamental frieze. On the lower level behind the pillars are framed pictures and busts are displayed.
Artist MacLean, Kevin
Date 2008
Type "Digital image"

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, an organisation principally concerned with the postgraduate training and examination of doctors, is based on Queen Street. The main building was designed by Thomas Hamilton for the RCPE and completed in 1844. The RCPE has expanded its premises beyond Hamilton's building, acquiring property on both sides including number 8 Queen Street, built by Robert Adam in 1770-1 for Baron Orde. Although part of Hamilton's original design the hall was extended in 1865 by David Bryce.

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