The High School

Category

Library Item

Item no

6707

Title

The High School

Description

The old High School on Regent Road built in a classical style with imposing columns. The crenellated towers of Calton Gaol can be seen on the left. Just visible above the school building is the top of Nelson's Monument.

Artist / maker

Burns, Archibald

Date

1868

Size

10.7 x 16.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh High School was built on what is now called Infirmary Street in 1578. The School moved to Regent Road in 1829, and stayed in those grand premises until moving to Barnton in 1969.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Crime and punishment > Crime and punishment facilities > Prisons

Education > Educational facilities > Schools

Places > Edinburgh areas > Calton

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

(55°57′13″N, 3°10′48″W)

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