Large Dining Hall in North British Station Hotel

Category

Library Item

Item no

21468

Title

Large Dining Hall in North British Station Hotel

Description

A view of the dining room of the North British Hotel, Edinburgh. The room has an ornate plasterwork ceiling that is held up by classical style columns. Chandeliers with glass covers hang from the ceiling. The dinning room has many small square tables covered with tablecloths and leather covered chairs. Large mirrors hang on the walls.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1902

Size

16.4 x 19.8 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh's Balmoral Hotel stands on the corner of North Bridge and Princes Street. The hotel was designed by William Hamilton Beatie. Its construction took place alongside that of the new North Bridge, and was completed in 1902. Formerly called the North British Hotel, it was owned by the North British Railway Company. It was sold by British Rail in the 1980's, and reopened in 1991 under its new name following extensive refurbishment. Its distinctive clock tower forms an unmistakable part of Edinburgh's skyline. It stands at just under 60 metres, with the clock face itself, designed by Hamilton and Inches, being taller than a double-decker bus.

Waterloo Place is situated at the east end of Princes Street. It is carried by Regent Bridge over the Low Calton ravine between Princes Street and Calton Hill.

Calton Hill is situated at the east end of Princes Street in Edinburgh. It rises to a height of 108 metres and is another of the city's hills created by volcanic activity. Several monuments stand on the hill. Most prominent amongst these are the Nelson Monument, built in the shape of a telescope, and the unfinished National Monument, modelled on the Parthenon in Athens.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Ceilings

Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Furnishings > Furniture > Chairs

Furnishings > Furniture > Cupboards

Furnishings > Furniture > Tables

Furnishings > Ornamentation > Chandeliers

Furnishings > Ornamentation > Tablecloths

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Public accommodation facilities > Hotels