Doorway of Duke of Gordon's House

Category

Library Item

Item no

2254

Title

Doorway of Duke of Gordon's House

Description

The doorway of Gordon House on Castlehill. The dooway has an ogee arch. A crown with a unicorn on either side is carved into the stone above.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1875

Size

24.9 x 18.7 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Duke of Gordon's House was situated down a narrow alley known as Blair's Close leading south off Castlehill in Edinburgh. It was demolished in the construction of Castlehill School, now the Scotch Whisky Experience, in 1887.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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