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Castle Hill from the south
Skene, James, 1817, Watercolour
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Castle Hill from the south
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635
Title
Castle Hill from the south
Description
A soldier in uniform stands talking to a woman holding a baby. The man's uniform includes a kilt and bearskin hat. The woman wears a bonnet and a full length dress. They are standing on a path lined with lamps that leads uphill. A group of multi-level buildings with windows and chimneys is in the background. There are stairs beside these buildings, people are walking up the steps.
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Skene, James
Date
1817
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23 x 17 cm.
Type
Watercolour
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Castlehill is the section of the Royal Mile running from Castle Esplanade to the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh.
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