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City Chambers and Courtyard July 2008 |
City Chambers Courtyard with Statue of Alexander and Bucephalus
© peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk Photo taken July 4, 2008
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City Chambers and Courtyard. |
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City Chambers The City Chambers in High Street, part of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, were based on a design by John Adam. They were completed in 1761, forming three sides around a courtyard open on the south side to the High Street. The arcade that now separates the courtyard from the High Street was rebuilt in 1900-01. This can be seen on the left of this photo. The Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh (John Gifford et al) |
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Aerial View of Edinburgh On the ground in the foreground, inside the railings is a large aerial photograph of Edinburgh. A sign beside the aerial view invites visitors to take off their shoes and 'walk across Edinburgh'. |
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The Statue This view looks into the courtyard with the City Chambers in the background. In the centre of the photo is a statue to Alexander and Bucephalus, designed by John Steele in 1832 but not cast until 1883. This statue stood in the centre of the road in St Andrew Square opposite the junction with George Street until 1916, when it was moved to its present position. The Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh (John Gifford et al) |
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2008 This photo was taken on July 4, 2008 as visitors were entering the City Chambers to attend a reception following the unveiling of a statue to the economist, Adam Smith in the High Street, opposite the City Chambers. |
