Edinburgh Castle, from Princes Street

Category

Library Item

Item no

40320

Title

Edinburgh Castle, from Princes Street

Description

Tourist's stereocard (or stereograph) image of Edinburgh landmarks, Edinburgh Castle, National Gallery and Royal Scottish Academy buildings.

Artist / maker

Wilson, George Washington

Date

1876

Size

8.5 x 17.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The National Gallery is situated at the foot of the Mound immediately behind the Royal Scottish Academy. W. H. Playfair was the architect for both buildings. The National Gallery's foundation stone was laid by Prince Albert in 1850 and construction was completed in 1854, 28 years after the Academy. It houses Scotland's largest and most important collection of paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance through to the late 19th century. The building is now linked underground to the Royal Scottish Academy.

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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Edinburgh Castle

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Princes Street Gardens

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Royal Scottish Academy

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Scottish National Gallery

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

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