Armorial bearings of Mary of Lorraine

Category

Library Item

Item no

5581

Title

Armorial bearings of Mary of Lorraine which were above her house in Leith

Description

A stone carving in Leith, Edinburgh, showing the coat of arms of Mary of Lorraine, also known as Mary of Guise. Below the text giving her title are carvings of a crown, lion and thistles amongst other heraldic items.

Artist / maker

Robertson, D. H.

Engraver

Gellatly, J.

Date

1851

Size

21 x 18 cm

Type

Lithograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Coats of arms

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