University of Edinburgh, Works Department. Works Department

Scope and Contents Set of 7 plans produced at 1/8" scale and 1/6" scale, by the University of Edinburgh Works Department and the Department of Architecture, showing details of proposed alterations to various properties by the University of Edinburgh in George Square in Edinburgh. Properties affected are nos 10,11, 12 and 59.

Scope and Contents 4 copy architectural plans (45cm x 64cm) probably by the University of Edinburgh Works Department, showing floor plans for the 4 storeys of the University of Edinburgh Old College. All room numbers are indicated on the plans.

Scope and Contents 37 copy architectural plans (45cm x 68cm) by the University of Edinburgh Works Department showing planned alterations for various houses in Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh to convert them from houses to teaching space. Some of the plans have hand additions in red pencil.

Scope and Contents 1 copy of an architectural plan (61cm x 91cm) by the University of Edinburgh Works Department, showing a proposed extension to the animal house at the Department of Zoology, University of Edinburgh King's Buildings. The plan incorporates the floor plan, sections and elevations on one sheet.

Scope and Contents 2 copy architectural plans (50cm x 68cm) for a proposed extension to the department of geology at the University of Edinburgh King's Buildings. The plans are by the University of Edinburgh Works Department and consist of a ground floor plan and elevations.

Scope and Contents 1 copy of a plan (83cm x 129cm) by the University of Edinburgh Works Department showing the development of the University of Edinburgh King's Buildings at a large scale. Each building has a reference number but no key exists to these.

Scope and Contents 2 copy architectural plans (56cm x 92cm) showing a proposed extension for the Zoology building at the University of Edinburgh King's Buildings. The plans are by the University of Edinburgh Works Department and consist of a floor plan and elevations both at 1/4" to 1' scale.

Scope and Contents 1 architectural plan (65cm x 99cm) by University of Edinburgh Works Department showing proposals for an extension to Peffermill playing fields to provide new all weather surface and running track. There is 1 ground plan with hand drawn boundaries at 1:500 scale.