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Duke of Gordon's Mansion on Castle Hill

Skene, James, 1834, Watercolour
Duke of Gordon's Mansion on Castle Hill
Duke of Gordon's Mansion on Castle Hill
Duke of Gordon's Mansion on Castle Hill
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632
Title
Duke of Gordon's Mansion on Castle Hill
Description
A group of multi-level buildings sit on one side of a hill. A short stone wall is on one side, along the front is a wooden fence. There are outhouses and trees in front of the buildings. A flight of steps separates Edinburgh Castle from the other structure. Soldiers, some with rifles can be seen on and beyond the Castle walls. On the wall there is a watchtower.
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Date
1834
Size
20 x 27 cm.
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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