Queen's Gallery and Abbey Strand, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

16465

Title

Queen's Gallery and Abbey Strand, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh

Description

This image of Holyrood at the end of the Canongate takes in many Edinburgh landmarks. To the far right, the corner of the Scottish Parliament can be seen, under which a group

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2006

Size

10.1 x 14.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh, is situated on Horse Wynd at the foot of the Canongate. It was opened by the Queen in 2002, and houses changing exhibitions from the Royal collection. The gallery occupies the buildings of the former Holyrood Free Church and the Duchess of Gordon's School, both built in the mid 19th century.

Abbey Strand is the final section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, a short drive leading to the entrance of Holyrood Palace.

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Government > National > Parliaments

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Sport and leisure > Culture > Galleries

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