Tolbooth Collection

Glasgow Cross with Tolbooth Steeple and Mercat Cross
Glasgow Cross with Tolbooth Steeple and new Mercat Cross. 1930

Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving)
5202930 Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd)

The Tron Gate with the Old Tower of the Tolbooth, Glasgow
3119089 The Tron Gate with the Old Tower of the Tolbooth, Glasgow; (add.info.: The Tron Gate with the Old Tower of the Tolbooth, Glasgow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

High Street From The Cross (#1), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
High Street From The Cross (#1), Printed 1900

Trongate From Tron Steeple (#17), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Trongate From Tron Steeple (#17), Printed 1900

The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. The opening of the International Exhibition at Edinburgh by Prince Albert Victor. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Edinburgh: the Tolbooth, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh: the Tolbooth, 1864. Canongate Tolbooth, built in 1591, is a historic landmark of the Old Town. It was the centre of administration

Tolbooth, Canongate, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Canongate Tolbooth Victorian period

Tolbooth, Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland

Tolbooth, Canongate, Edinburgh, Victorian period

Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving)
5202844 Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742)

The Tolbooth (engraving)
5202886 The Tolbooth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tolbooth. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)
1611228 Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh)

The tolbooth prison, Edinburgh (engraving)
973315 The tolbooth prison, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tolbooth prison, Edinburgh)

Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving)
5202874 Relics from the Tolbooth now in the Scottish Antiquarian Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tolbooth, Edinburgh (engraving)
3654524 Tolbooth, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tolbooth, Edinburgh)

The Canongate Tolbooth, c1870. Canongate Tolbooth in Old Town, Edinburgh was built in 1591 by Sir Lewis Bellenden and restored by Robert Morham in 1875

The Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh, 1890. Landmark of the Old Town of Edinburgh, built in 1591 by Sir Lewis Bellenden as a courthouse, jail and meeting place for the town council, restored in 1875

The ancient tolbooth at Fortrose in Scotland
The ancient tolbooth at Fortrose Abbey. The ground floor housed the local prison and the upper floor was used as a court house and council chamber

Spire of The Hub, formerly, the Victoria Hall and Highland Tolbooth St. Johns Church, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Prospect of Edinburgh from the North, from Theatrum Scotiae, edition
XJF359068 The Prospect of Edinburgh from the North, from Theatrum Scotiae, edition published in 1719 (engraving) by Slezer

The Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh and the South Lowlands, Scotland, Great Britain, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, European, 19th century engraving

Stage Design for Heart of Midlothian;The Tolbooth Inscribed: Inside of Tolbooth"
Stage Design for Heart of Midlothian; The Tolbooth Inscribed: " Inside of Tolbooth", Alexander Nasmyth, 1758-1840, British

EDINBURGH: OLD TOLBOOTH. The medieval tolbooth or municipal building in Edinburgh, Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1864

The Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh and the South Lowlands, Scotland, Great Britain, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, European, 19th century engraving

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The tolbooth, a significant historical landmark in Edinburgh and Glasgow, holds tales of justice, punishment, and the bustling life of Scotland's past. From its imposing presence on the Plan of Edinburgh to its steeple overlooking Glasgow Cross, the tolbooths were central hubs for trade and governance. In Canongate, Edinburgh, the Tolbooth stood proudly during both Victorian times and beyond. It served as a symbol of authority and control over this vibrant part of the city. The Victorian period brought about changes in society that echoed within these walls. Step back in time to witness scenes from centuries ago - an engraving depicting criminals meeting their fate upon a beam inside the Old Tolbooth sends shivers down one's spine. This grim reminder showcases how justice was dispensed with finality. The 1742 Plan reveals how intricately woven into the fabric of Edinburgh's landscape these structures were. They commanded attention alongside other notable landmarks like St Giles Cathedral and Hackerstons Wynd. Immerse yourself further by exploring engravings showcasing various aspects: Index Plans provide an overview while others highlight specific features such as Tolbooth Prison or relics now housed at the Scottish Antiquarian Museum. These artifacts offer glimpses into daily life within those formidable walls. As you wander through history via these captivating images, let your imagination transport you to a time when tolls were collected here or political discussions unfolded within its confines. The tolbooths stand as silent witnesses to Scotland's rich heritage - reminders of a bygone era where power resided within their sturdy stone walls.