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(10) 76 - Edinburgh, 1784
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| Hutton Drawings > [Volume 2] > Midlothian > (10) 76 - Edinburgh, 1784 |
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/74601834 |
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| Description | This drawing, dated 1784, shows a panoramic view of the city of Edinburgh, as viewed from the south and looking in a north-easterly direction. In the middle of the drawing, it is possible to discern the vague outlines of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. The artist of this sketch is unknown. Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano that is located in the middle of the city. There is some debate regarding who or what the volcano is named after, with some people believing is named after King Arthur of Round Table fame, while others maintain that it was named in honour of a local hero who had nothing to do with the King Arthur legend. Salisbury Crags are the spectacular remains of glaciated rock formations, and, like Arthur's Seat, are located in Holyrood Park. |
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| Shelfmark | Adv.MS.30.5.23 |
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| Description | Over 500 drawings, maps, plans and prints relating mainly to Scottish churches and other ecclesiastical buildings. A few depict castles or other secular dwellings. Drawings date mostly from 1781-1792 and 1811-1820. Arranged by county. Some drawings by George Henry Hutton, a professional soldier and amateur antiquary, who compiled the collection. |
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| Shelfmark | Adv.MS.30.5.22-23 |
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