City Chambers

and

 Courtyard

December 2008

City Chambers - Decorated to celebrate Christmas and New Year - December 2008

Edinburgh City Chambers  -  Decorated to celebrate Christmas and New Year  -  December 2008

©  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                                                                                                             Photo taken December 29, 2008

 

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   Edinburgh City Chambers  -  Decorated to celebrate Christmas and New Year  -  December 2008 ©

 

City Chambers and Courtyard.

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 Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh (John Gifford et al)

Lighting

Here, the City Chambers can be seen lit, and with a star on the roof,  to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

This photo was taken at 6.30pm on December 29, 2008, just as the torchlight procession was about to leave the Royal Mile, outside the City Chambers, on its route via The Mound, Princes Street and Waterloo Place to the bonfire and fireworks at the top of Calton Hill.

 

City Chambers

Adam Smith Statue

Royal Mile

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