d8382; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Princes Street; St David Street; shopping; Princes Street Gardens; Athens of the North; Architecture; New Town; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8382
d8312; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom:UK; Princes Street; St David Street; Scott Monument; Jenners; House of Fraser; shopping; Princes Street Gardens; Athens of the North; Architecture; New Town; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8312; MSLS523
d8235; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; WestBow; Victoria St; Grassmarket; Athens of the North; The Hub; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8235
d8264; streetscape; Edinburgh; Princes Street; Jenners; St David Street, Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Athens of the North; House of Fraser; Department Store; shopping; shoppers; traffic; buses; people; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8264; MSLS523
sc0157; illustration; ephemera; woodcut; engraving; Edinburgh; Scotland; castle; fortification; Grassmarket; Old Town; historical; Half Moon Battery; guns; crag and tail; volcanic; hill; market; Kings Stables Road; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; sc0157
Description
Edinburgh Old Town. A view of the Castle from the Grassmarket. This view seems to look north west down Kings Stables Road from its junction with the Grassmarket. Looking up towards the castle, with the Half Moon Battery on the right. This was before the creation of the Castle Esplanade, and Johnston Terrace. From The Pictorial Tour of the World containing Pen & Pencil Sketches of Travel, Adventure, Incident & Scenery in all parts of the Globe, published circa 1880 by Frederick Warne & Co, London and New York. bk099.
d8262; streetscape; Edinburgh; Princes Street; Gardens; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Athens of the North, Scott Monument, Sir Walter Scott; stone; stonework; carving; masonry; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8262
d8635; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Athens of the North; Flodden Wall, Castle; fortification; crenelations; West Port; Grassmarket; Grass Market; fog; city wall; stone; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8635; MSLS523
d8368c; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Princes Street; Athens of the North, Scott Monument, Sir Walter Scott; griffin; griffon; gryffon; stone; stonework; carving; masonry; mythical creature; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8368c
d8370c; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Princes Street; Athens of the North, Scott Monument, Sir Walter Scott; griffin; griffon; gryffon; stone; stonework; carving; masonry; mythical creature; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8370c
Edinburgh, capital city, City of Edinburgh Council, Central Belt, Firth of Forth, North Sea, Scottish Parliament, historical, University of Edinburgh, Athens of the North, The Old Town, New Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medieval, Georgian, Dean Village, Calton Hill, listed buildings, conservation areas, Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, performing arts Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, nburgh International Book Festival, Hogmanay, Burns Night, Beltane Fire Festival, banking, financial services, higher education, tourism, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, insurance and investment, Scottish Widows, Standard Life, Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Description
Princess St Gardens & Scott Monument with the Balmoral Hotel, Waverley Station and North bridge
d8311; Scott Monument; Princes Street; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Architecture; New Town; Jenners; Athens of the North; shopping; Princes Street Gardens; Gothic; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8311
d8375; streetscape; Edinburgh; Princes Street; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Athens of the North; Waverley Market; Waverley Station; Balmoral Hotel; North British Hotel; clock tower; crowned tower; stonework; Calton Hill; monument; South Bridge; Frank Gorny; d8375
d8373; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; North Bridge; Waverley Station; Waverley Bridge; Arthur's Seat; Salisbury Crags; Athens of the North; New Town; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8373
Portuguese Cannon; Cannon; Dugald Stewart; mathematician; philosopher; professor; Enlightenment; Scottish Enlightenment; Scottish; Athens of the North; Calton Hill; William Playfair; Edinburgh; Scotland; snow; winter; views; Edinburgh castle; Old Town; sunset; winter; night; Princes Street; Balmoral Hotel
Description
The Portuguese cannon in the foreground on a snow covered Calton Hill with the city of Edinburgh beyond. On the skyline are Edinburgh Castle, the Hub, and closer, the Balmoral Hotel and Scott monument. Also seen is the monument that William Playfair designed to the Scottish Enlightenment leader, Dugald Stewart, who used the term 'Athens of the North; to describe the city of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, capital city, City of Edinburgh Council, Central Belt, Firth of Forth, North Sea, Scottish Parliament, historical, University of Edinburgh, Athens of the North, The Old Town, New Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medieval, Georgian, Dean Village, Calton Hill, listed buildings, conservation areas, Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, performing arts Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, nburgh International Book Festival, Hogmanay, Burns Night, Beltane Fire Festival, banking, financial services, higher education, tourism, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, insurance and investment, Scottish Widows, Standard Life, Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse The Scott Monument
Description
The Scott monument, in Princess St Gardens, Edinburgh
d8354; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; George Street; 42 George Street; New Town; Architecture; dome; statue; Royal Society of Edinburgh; Athens of the North; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8354
Compass, map, directions, unique, Tiles; mosaic; plan; map; street plan; outline; destinations in Reunion island, Euro-centric, Department de France, patriotism, Indian Ocean, , Francophone, Former Colony of France, St.Denis, Capital, Other major foreign destinations of the world, creative artwork, French viewpoint, horizontal image, Copyright Keith Erskine 2006
Description
Plan of St. Denis, the Capital of Réunion and other destinations on the island and around the world. This is found on the coast, opposite a statue of Roland Garros, the WW1 French war hero and aviator.
d8205; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Victoria St; West Bow; Athens of the North; traffic; tenements; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8205
Princes Street, Old Lady of Edinburgh, Images by CaDaC, Edinburgh, Scotland, Main Street, City, Nightscape, Cityscape, Low Light, Traffic Trails, Roads, Towns, Cities, Chris Clark, Lights, Dorothy Clark
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- A newspaper vendor offering special editions covering Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever state visit by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
Alistair James McGregor, Edinburgh, Princes Street, Sir Walter Scott, Scotland, The Scott Monument, Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), sunny, daytime, Princes Street Gardens, Victorian Gothic, Jenners department store, Waverley Station, "Auld Reekie" old smokey
United Kingdom; UK; Great Britain; GB; Europe; European; EU; British; British Isles; Scotland; Scottish; travel; Royal Mile; architecture; buildings; summer; autumn; steps; stairs; The News Steps; The News; umbrella; figure; man; male; city; cities; urban; area; sandstone; views; Edinburgh; Old Town
Description
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 10 Sep 2010 -- The News steps in the Old Town of Edinburgh Scotland UK -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos | ScotFoto.co.uk
Dugald Stewart; mathematician; philosopher; professor; Enlightenment; Scottish Enlightenment; Scottish; Athens of the North; Calton Hill; William Playfair; Edinburgh; Scotland; snow; winter; views; Edinburgh castle; Old Town; sunset; winter; evening; person; watching; looking; admiring
Description
William Playfair designed this monument to the Scottish Enlightenment leader, Dugald Stewart, who used the term 'Athens of the North; to describe the city of Edinburgh that can be seen beyond the monument
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. In the background on St John's church is a protest banner. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
The Portuguese cannon in the foreground on a snow covered Calton Hill with the city of Edinburgh beyond. On the skyline are Edinburgh Castle, the Hub, and closer, the Balmoral Hotel and Scott monument.
sc0088; map; W & A K Johnson Ltd; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom:UK; Touring Map; Ready, Aye, Ready; 1920's; road; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Central Scotland; cartography; vignette; Stirling Castle; 8 miles to 1 inch; 2 shillings and sixpence; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; sc0088
Description
Front cover of W & A. K. Johnson's Motoring & Touring Map of Scotland,at a scale of 8 miles to the inch, published in the early 1920's printed on cloth, at a price of 5 shillings.
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. In the background on St John's church is a protest banner. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
d8341; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; The Mound; Bank of Scotland; Lloyds TSB; Athens of the North; octagonal tower; Architecture; dome; statue; gold; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8341
sc0086; map; W & A K Johnson Ltd; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom:UK; Motoring & Touring Map; Ready, Aye, Ready; 1920's; road; Edinburgh; environs; Firth of Forth; Leith; Midlothian; cartography; 8 miles to 1 inch; 5 shillings; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; sc0086
Description
From W & A. K. Johnson's Motoring & Touring Map of Scotland,at a scale of 8 miles to the inch, published in the early 1920's printed on cloth, at a price of 5 shillings.
d8239; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland, United Kingdom; UK; The Mound; Bank of Scotland; Lloyds TSB; Athens of the North; octagonal tower; Architecture; dome; statue; gold; night; lights; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8239
Princes Street, Scott Monument, Sir Walter Scott Monument, memorial, folly, 1844, 1846, Edinburgh, capital, Scotland, Lothian, John Steell, sculptor, George Miekle Kemp, design, 1832, IPSV2678, IPSV0576, IPSV2262, IPSV2647, IPSV5264, IPSV1166
Description
Sir Walter Scott Monument, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Seen in uncredited photo on undated, unused postcard. bEst guess on date, 1920s.
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, New Town. Views, headquarters, Scottish Government, St Andrew's House, National Monument, Nelson's Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, New Parliament House (the Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martyrs' Monument and the City Observator, Royal High School, The National Monument United Kingdom, Napoleonic Wars, dominates, Charles Robert Cockerell, William Henry Playfair modelled, Parthenon in Athens, partially completed, Dugald Stewart, Professor, University of Edinburgh, moral philosophy, Royal Society of Edinburgh, William Henry Playfair, Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece, The Choragic Monument, Robert Burns Monument, Greek revival architecture, Royal High School, category A, listed building.
Calton Hill; Edinburgh; Castle; monument; Hotel; clock; Balmoral Hotel; Old Town; volcanic rock; blue sky; Hub; church spire; Dugald Stewart; urn; Athens of the North; Friends of the People; obelisk; blue sky; morning; summer; grass; green; bushes; cemetery
Description
View of Edinburgh, the Athens of the North, with the monument ot Dugald Stewart on the right who used the term Athens of the North to describe Edinburgh. The obelisk commemorates the Friends of the People, who campaigned for the rights of the people and who were sentenced to banishment
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Catholic nuns with papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
sc0231; ad; advert; advertisement; ephemera; vignette; Drambuie; liqueur; whisky; Prince Charles Edward; Mackinnons; Skye; Scotland; The Drambuie Liqueur Company; 9 Union St; Edinburgh; Scotland; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; sc0231
Description
from "The New Illustrated Guide to Edinburgh" published in 1929 by Andrew Elliot, John Menzies & Co Ltd, 17 Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland. Bk0111 pxii
The Nelson Monument, commemorative tower, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland. victory, Battle of Trafalgar, time ball, Leith harbour, White Ensign, signal flags, Trafalgar Day Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, New Town. Views, headquarters, Scottish Government, St Andrew's House, National Monument, Nelson's Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, New Parliament House (the Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martyrs' Monument and the City Observator, Royal High School, The National Monument United Kingdom, Napoleonic Wars, dominates, Charles Robert Cockerell, William Henry Playfair modelled, Parthenon in Athens, partially completed Green light, St Patrick's Day
The Nelson Monument, commemorative tower, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland. victory, Battle of Trafalgar, time ball, Leith harbour, White Ensign, signal flags, Trafalgar Day Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, New Town. Views, headquarters, Scottish Government, St Andrew's House, National Monument, Nelson's Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, New Parliament House (the Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martyrs' Monument and the City Observator, Royal High School, The National Monument United Kingdom, Napoleonic Wars, dominates, Charles Robert Cockerell, William Henry Playfair modelled, Parthenon in Athens, partially completed, green lighting, St Patrick's day
Description
Nelson Monument with Green Lighting on St Patrick's day
sc0073, map, Devon, county; England; United Kingdom; UK; cartography; 1934; W & A K Johnson Ltd; Edinburgh; railways; Great Western Railway; tourism; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; sc0073
Description
from "Glorious Devon" by S B P Mais; published in 1934 by The Great Western Railway Company.
UK SCOTLAND Edinburgh -- 16 Sep 2010 -- Crowds wave papal flags and those of St Andrew during Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. The pope arrived amid controversy over his and the Catholic church?s handling of child abuse by priests - though he was greeted by thousands of Catholics and a handful of protestors on Prince?s Street, Edinburgh. Turnout along the route was lower than expected. The pope is on a three day state visit to the United Kingdom - the first ever by a Catholic pope -- Picture by Jonathan Mitchell | Lightroom Photos
d8224; streetscape; Edinburgh; Scotland; United Kingdom; UK; Castle Hill; Royal Mile; High Street; Lawnmarket; Castle Boulevard; castle; Athens of the North; fortification; Half Moon Battery; Camera Obscura; Frank Gorny; Craigowl; d8224; MSLS523
sc0225; ad; advert; advertisement; ephemera; fashion; Edinburgh; Greensmith Downes Ltd; 143 George St; Edinburgh; 1 Bell St; St Andrews; Scotland; Charlotte Square; Alba; knitted; wear; Frank Gorny:Craigowl; sc0225
Description
from "The New Illustrated Guide to Edinburgh" published in 1929 by Andrew Elliot, John Menzies & Co Ltd, 17 Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland. Bk0111 piii
sc0226; ad; advert; advertisement; ephemera; fashion; Edinburgh; Greensmith Downes Ltd; 143 George St; Edinburgh; 1 Bell St; St Andrews; Scotland; Charlotte Square; Alba; knitted; wear; Frank Gorny:Craigowl; sc0226
Description
from "The New Illustrated Guide to Edinburgh" published in 1929 by Andrew Elliot, John Menzies & Co Ltd, 17 Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland. Bk0111 piii(2)
sc0227; ad; advert; advertisement; ephemera; fashion; Edinburgh; Greensmith Downes Ltd; 143 George St; Edinburgh; 1 Bell St; St Andrews; Scotland; Charlotte Square; Alba; knitted; wear; Frank Gorny:Craigowl; sc0227
Description
from "The New Illustrated Guide to Edinburgh" published in 1929 by Andrew Elliot, John Menzies & Co Ltd, 17 Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland. Bk0111 piii(3)
Alistair James McGregor, North British Hotel, Edinburgh, Princes Street, Sir Walter Scott, Scotland, The Scott Monument, Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), sunny, daytime, Princes Street Gardens, Victorian Gothic, Jenners department store, Waverley Station, "Auld Reekie" old smokey