Royal Scottish Academy

Category

Library Item

Item no

3562

Title

Royal Scottish Academy

Description

The neo-classical Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh features rows of columns along the outside of the building. There are statues on the roof including reclining sphinxes and Queen Victoria.

Artist / maker

Keith, Thomas

Date

1856

Size

24.5 x 28 cm

Type

Paper negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Royal Scottish Academy, originally the Royal Institution, is situated at the junction of Princes Street and the Mound in Edinburgh. Completed in 1826, the building was designed by W. H. Playfair in the Greek Doric style. It was extended and improved by the same architect between 1831 - 36, and a statue of Queen Victoria was added at the front in 1844. The building is now linked underground to the National Gallery. The Academy promotes and exhibits the work of living Scottish artists.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Galleries

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

(55°57′7″N, 3°11′47″W)

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