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APPENDIX.
NEW BUILDINGS IN PROGRESS.
Our Plan contains several public buildings now in course of being
erected. These we shall briefly notice here —
I.— MARISCHAL COLLEGE.
The foundation-stone of these buildings was laid on the 18th of
October, 1837, by his Grace the Duke of Richmond, Chancellor of
the University. The contract price was £25,000, and the contractor?
Mr. Al. Rainnie, must finish the buildings by the close of the year 18-11 .
They are now far advanced ; and in our next we hope to be able to
announce their completion, and perhaps give a view of the front
elevation.
II.— PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
These are to be built on a property fronting Little Belmont street,
at an estimated expense of about £2000. The want of suitable accom-
modation for the city schools has long been a subject of regret. The late
Provost Blaikie, who was exceedingly anxious to promote the educa-
tional interests of the city, devoted much of his time and attention to
the consideration of the best means of obtaining sufficient accommo-
dation for the city schools ; and his brother, our present Provost, has
given abundant reason to believe that he is actuated by the same
laudable spirit ; for to his exertions chiefly are we indebted for the
buildings now in progress. Connected with this subject, we have also
t he pleasure of recording the establishment of the West-end Academy,
an institution suggested, we believe, by Mr. D. Stuart, Postmaster.
This is after the model of the Circus-place School, Edinburgh, and is
the property of a number of gentlemen, who hold shares to a limited
extent. Altogether, the city of Aberdeen now promises to be highly
privileged in respect of its educational institutions.
III.— NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK.
This building is on the corner of King street, and unquestionably
will be at once the most elegant and chaste structure which the city
can boast of. It is after a plan by Mr. Simpson, and adds another to
the many proofs he has already given, of his pure and refined taste in
architectural design.
IV.— THE NEW MARKETS.
These are the property of a Joint-stock company— (See adv.)—
originated by Messrs. Adam & Anderson, Advocates. We have thesa-