Ornate Ceiling and Window Seats, Riddle's Court

Category

Library Item

Item no

15428

Title

Ornate ceiling and window seats, Riddle's Court

Description

A chandelier hangs from a carved wooden ceiling in Riddle's Court, Edinburgh. Next to the two large windows are enclosed wooden window seats.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

Riddle's Court is situated on the south side of the Lawnmarket. It takes its name from Riddals Land dating from 1587 and was built by George Riddell, Wright and Burgess. The remains of the house of Bailie McMorran, built in the 16th century, are located here.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Ceilings

Furnishings > Furniture > Window seats

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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