Scottish Parliament from Arthur's Seat

Category

Library Item

Item no

16455

Title

Scottish Parliament from Arthur's Seat

Description

A view of the Scottish Parliament from Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh. The modern buildings are on many different levels and are partially clad with wooden shapes. Some of the roofs are covered with grass. In the background the monuments of Calton Hill stand proud against the sky whilst the foreground is filled with sculptured gardens, a car park and a roundabout.

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2006

Size

10.1 x 14.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood was opened in October 2004. It was designed by a Spanish architectural practice led by Enric Miralles and his wife Benedetta Tagliabue in conjunction with the Scottish company RMJM. The project has been the source of much controversy, principally on the subjects of its cost and appearance. The building is open to members of the public.

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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Government > National > Parliaments

Places > Edinburgh areas > Calton Hill

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Visitor centres

Transport > Infrastructure > Roundabouts

Transport > Land > Buses