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Edinburgh Collection (#95)

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Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh at the Road Research Laboratory

The Duke of Edinburgh at the Road Research Laboratory
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, examining the motor-cycle combination fitted with devices for recording aspects of road surfaces, when he toured the Road Research laboratory in Harmondsworth

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh touring army units in Malta

The Duke of Edinburgh touring army units in Malta
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Field Marshals battle-dress salutes the cheers of the crowds as he made a tour of various army units in Malta in March 1955. Date: 1955

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Souvenir postcard, Wedding, Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten

Souvenir postcard, Wedding, Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten on 20th November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Date: 1947

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Two scantily-clad German ladies saluting with an oar

Two scantily-clad German ladies saluting with an oar
View down South St David Street toward the Scott Monument - Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: 1933

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh Day Industrial School - Cookery

Edinburgh Day Industrial School - Cookery
A cookery class at the Day Industrial School, St Johns Hill, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh Day Industrial School - Carpentry

Edinburgh Day Industrial School - Carpentry
A carpentry class at the Day Industrial School, St Johns Hill, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Princess Elizabeths royal tour of Canada: Ottawa

Princess Elizabeths royal tour of Canada: Ottawa
The front-cover of The Illustrated London News showing Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh entering the parliament buildings with the Canadian Prime Minister. Date: 1951

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Queen and Prince Philip inspecting parade on Albion

Queen and Prince Philip inspecting parade on Albion
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stand in a Land Rover to carry out an inspection of a parade on board the aircraft-carrier, Albion

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Liverpool Seamens Orphanage - Opening Ceremony in Dining Ha

Liverpool Seamens Orphanage - Opening Ceremony in Dining Ha
Liverpool Seamens Orphanage opened by the Duke of Edinburgh, popularly known as the Sailor Prince. Date: 1872

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Opening Royal Party at Entrance

Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Opening Royal Party at Entrance
Liverpool Seamens Orphanage opened by the Duke of Edinburgh, popularly known as the Sailor Prince. The royal party arrive at the entrance. Date: 1872

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Opening Royal Procession

Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Opening Royal Procession
Liverpool Seamens Orphanage opened by the Duke of Edinburgh, popularly known as the Sailor Prince. The royal party in procession. Date: 1872

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh engravers receipt, 1849

Edinburgh engravers receipt, 1849
A receipt for monies received from Mr James Brown paid to an engravers, lithographers and printers firm, James Turner & Co, in Edinburgh, Lothian Road for a variety of work. Date: 1849

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Moray Place, Edinburgh, 1829

Moray Place, Edinburgh, 1829
The north west angle of Moray Place, Edinburgh. Date: 1829

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: A map of Britain, mid 16th century

A map of Britain, mid 16th century
A map of Britain in the mid 16th century, detailing Edinburgh, Dover, Cornwall, Waterford and London. Date: Mid 16th century

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Douglas Dakota A65-86 ARDU, RaF Edinburgh South Australia 1

Douglas Dakota A65-86 ARDU, RaF Edinburgh South Australia 1
Douglas Dakota A65-86 of the Air Research and Development Unit, Royal Australian Air Force at Edinburgh, South Australia on 13 February 1981

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Folland Gnats RAF Red Arrows formation Edinburgh 1971

Folland Gnats RAF Red Arrows formation Edinburgh 1971
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows Folland Gnats in Leaders Benefit formation at Edinburgh in 1971 Date: 1971

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Dhole, Cuon alpinus

Dhole, Cuon alpinus.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Dogs published by W. H

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Gas bag omnibus in Edinburgh, WW1

Gas bag omnibus in Edinburgh, WW1
An example of a coal gas powered vehicle in Edinburgh - in this case a bus which holds a voluminous rubber bag for the gas on its roof

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Stobsmills, Gorebridge, Edinburgh, Scotland

Stobsmills, Gorebridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stobsmills, Gorebridge, Edinburgh, near Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: 1910

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Village, Auchendinny, Penicuic, Scotland

The Village, Auchendinny, Penicuic, Scotland
The Village, Auchendinny, Penicuic, near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1905

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: 1794 Steam Locomotive Type V 4-4-2 - East Coast Dining Car E

1794 Steam Locomotive Type V 4-4-2 - East Coast Dining Car Express, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. North Eastern Railway Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: London Road Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian

London Road Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1917

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Panoramic View, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Panoramic View, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Taken from the Castle Date: 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: New Lane, Newhaven, Midlothian

New Lane, Newhaven, Midlothian
New Lane, Newhaven, Edinburgh, near Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1905

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: High Street, Portobello, Midlothian

High Street, Portobello, Midlothian
High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh, near Craigentinny, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Temple Park, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Temple Park, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Forth Railway Bridge, South Queensferry, Midlothian

Forth Railway Bridge, South Queensferry, Midlothian
Forth Railway Bridge, South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Craigfoot from the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Station

Craigfoot from the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Station, Milton of Campsie, Glasgow, near Kirkintilloch, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Stream, Roslyn, Midlothian

Stream, Roslyn, Midlothian
Stream, Roslyn, Edinburgh, near Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Village, Lauder, Midlothian

The Village, Lauder, Midlothian
The Village, Lauder, near Galasheils/Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Village, Roslin, Midlothian

The Village, Roslin, Midlothian
The Village, Roslin, Edinburgh, near Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: John Knox House, Edinburgh, Midlothian

John Knox House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: White Horse Close - Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian

White Horse Close - Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Castle & Chapel, Rosslyn, Midlothian

Castle & Chapel, Rosslyn, Midlothian
Castle & Chapel, Rosslyn, near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Old Town & Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Old Town & Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian

West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Terraced House, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Terraced House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Scot Monument (Sir Walter Scott), Princes Street, Midlot

The Scot Monument (Sir Walter Scott), Princes Street, Midlot
The Scot Monument (Sir Walter Scott), Princes Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Drunken View, The Forth Bridge, Midlothian

Drunken View, The Forth Bridge, Midlothian
Drunken View, The Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: View from Castle with Railway, Edinburgh, Midlothian

View from Castle with Railway, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian

East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Castle and Princes Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Castle and Princes Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Damside, Dean Village, Midlothian

Damside, Dean Village, Midlothian
Damside, Dean Village, Edinburgh, near, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1908

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Princes Street Looking East, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Princes Street Looking East, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Multiview, Forth Bridge, Midlothian

Multiview, Forth Bridge, Midlothian
Multiview, Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Street Scene, Ratho Station, Midlothian

Street Scene, Ratho Station, Midlothian
Street Scene, Ratho Station, Newbridge, near Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1904

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Peggys Mill, Cramond Bridge, Midlothian

Peggys Mill, Cramond Bridge, Midlothian
Peggys Mill, Cramond Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s




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"Discover the enchanting beauty of Edinburgh, a city steeped in history and rich with cultural treasures. From its iconic landmarks to its vibrant events, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this captivating Scottish capital. Step back in time as you explore Edinburgh Castle, perched majestically atop Castle Rock. Marvel at its ancient walls and immerse yourself in centuries of royal heritage. Don't miss the chance to witness the world-famous Military Tattoo, an awe-inspiring display of music and military precision that leaves spectators spellbound. As night falls, be mesmerized by the Forth Rail Bridge illuminated against the dark sky. This engineering marvel spans over the River Forth and stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Its breathtaking sight will leave you awestruck. Take a stroll through Portobello, a charming seaside district within Edinburgh's boundaries. Feel the sand between your toes as you soak up the coastal atmosphere and indulge in delicious seafood delicacies. Immerse yourself further into Edinburgh's past with Diego Velazquez's masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs. " Admire this renowned artwork at one of Scotland's finest galleries, offering glimpses into different eras through artistic expression. Explore New Town on James Craig's 1768 map—a testament to urban planning brilliance that shaped modern-day Edinburgh. Traverse its elegant streets lined with Georgian architecture and discover hidden gems around every corner and has played host to many notable figures throughout history—Queen Elizabeth II herself visited alongside Prince Philip during their visit in 1954. The city continues to attract visitors from all walks of life who are captivated by its charm and allure. So come experience all that Edinburgh has to offer—the perfect blend of tradition and innovation awaits you here in this remarkable city nestled amidst Scotland's stunning landscapes.