National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge
1934-39; 1950-55
Reginald Fairle Architect; A.R.Conlon Architect
View of principal (west) facade from northwest:
photo © adrian welch 2006
Details of principal facade relief by Hew Lorimer:
photo © adrian welch 2006
National Library of Scotland visitor centre
Upgrading of entrance hall at 57 George IV Bridge as visitor centre by Gray, Marshall + Associates: Listed Building Consent Application - Minded to Grant 24.09.07 for Trustees Of The National Library Of Scotland
building image with lumix camera © adrian welch 160207
National Library of Scotland context: Edinburgh Library, George IV Bridge
photo © adrian welch 2006
View from outside Edinburgh Library looking south down George IV Bridge towards Augustine Church:
photo © adrian welch 2006
National Library of Scotland context : Augustine Church, George IV Bridge
National Library of Scotland, Causewayside
Hypostyle Architects
The National Library of Scotland (NLS) is the successor to the Library of the Faculty of Advocates, which opened in 1689. The Faculty presented its collection to the nation in 1925 and NLS was formally constituted by Act of Parliament. The Library has been a copyright library since 1710, with the right to claim a copy of every work published in GB.
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