82-84 Canongate, Nisbet of Dirleton's House, Built 1954

Category

Library Item

Item no

42031

Title

82-84 Canongate, Nisbet of Dirleton's House, built 1954, Architect Robert Hurd

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2016

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The original Nisbet of Dirleton's House was built in 1624 for Sir John Nisbet, Lord Dirleton, a Judge of the Court of Session and famous anti-Covenanter. It was rebuilt by Robert Hurd in 1954, incorporating some original stonework and the original inscribed lintels above the entrance door, and also including features of the original such as the recessed stairtower, the projecting oriel on the left, crowstep gables, rubble stonework and sash and case windows.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.