Edinburgh Castle from the West Gardens

Category

Library Item

Item no

1402

Title

Edinburgh Castle from the West Gardens

Description

Edinburgh Castle appears in the distance looking over West Princes Street Gardens. Paths wind through the gardens and there are many trees, flower beds and benches. two carved stone posts stand at either side of one path.

Artist / maker

Inglis, Alexander Adam

Date

1884

Size

18.9 x 11.9 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Princes Street Gardens were established on the site of the nor'loch which was drained during the eighteenth century. The park was originally for the exclusive use of the residents of Princes Street, but was opened to the public in 1876. The gardens contain various statues of notable figures, as well as the Ross fountain, bandstand and the famous floral clock.

Edinburgh Castle stands on a volcanic plug. It has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age. The oldest part of the present day castle is St Margaret's Chapel which dates from 1093. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.

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Furnishings > Furniture > Benches

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Flowers > Flowers

Plants > Trees > Trees

Transport > Infrastructure > Trails and paths

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