Parliament House, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3281

Title

Parliament House, Edinburgh

Description

An image of Parliament House, Edinburgh. The long hall or chamber is viewed from one end. On the right hand wall four windows can be seen. The roof is adorned with elaborate beams. The wall at the end of the hall has two doorways in it, with a large rounded window above. Two figures are shown in silhouette in the right hand doorway.

Artist / maker

Philips, N. G.

Engraver

Philips, N. G.

Date

1805

Size

27.7 x 21.4 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Parliament House stands immediately to the south of St Giles Kirk. It was constructed between 1632-40, at Charles I's instruction, to house the Scottish Parliament. It continued in this role, with the interruption of Cromwell's interregnum, until the Act of Union in 1707. It now houses the Court of Session. The original frontage of the building is concealed behind an early 19th Century façade designed by Robert Reid. Inside the building the original Parliament Hall is notable for its oak hammerbeam roof and a large stained glass window.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Government > National > Courthouses

Government > National > Parliaments

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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