Visit of George V and Queen Mary

Category

Library Item

Item no

7427

Title

Visit of George V and Queen Mary July 1911, Royal Scottish Academy

Description

Bunting decorates the Royal Scottish Academy and Princes Street, Edinburgh, in anticipation of a Royal visit. On top of the Gallery are the statues of sphinxes and of Queen Victoria (as Britannia), columns are all around the building. An obelisk is next to the cobblestone road of Princes Street, the road is being used by a horse and cart and by a man pulling a handcart.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1911

Size

17.5 x 29.5 cm

Type

Photograph

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.
George V became King in May 1910 and the following year made his first state visit to Scotland. He stayed at Holyrood Palace with Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary during their visit to Edinburgh in July 1911.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Monuments > Obelisks

Events > Ceremonies > Visits of state

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Galleries

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