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Scope and Contents View of the Castle from the Outlook Tower. In this scene, the Esplanade probably had a gravel surface, hence the visible effects of rain. In was used as a parade ground for the garrison of the Castle, which until the erection of Redford Barracks (completed 1915), was the principal military location in the Edinburgh district. Note the tarmacadam road, bounded by the bollards in front, which encircles the ground. Note that The image and the next four (Coll-1167/B/27/1/2-5), do not show the...

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Castle from Outlook Tower. A view of the Esplanade on a dry day. The encircling road is visible, but the bollards have been removed.

Scope and Contents Castle from Outlook Tower. The image (and Coll-1167/B/27/B/27/3), shows a regular, as opposed to a volunteer, Highland Regiment in review order, either following a ceremony on the Esplanade, or returning from some duty elsewhere. Handwritten title on the original envelope containing the corresponding glass plate negatives was written by Mabel Barker. A print of the corresponding glass plate negative was exhibited in the "Strata of Edinburgh: Superficial Tourist View" section of Geddes'...

Scope and Contents Castle from Outlook Tower. The image shows the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the white drill tunics which they wore specially when doing drill. Six companies are present; four are drawn up on the left, and are changing formation with the arrangement on the right. The Band is at the top right. The Regimental Sergeant Major is in the middle distance. Note the Royal Arms on the Gateway, and absence of the statues of Wallace and Bruce now (2020) on either side of it. A print of the...

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Castle from Outlook Tower. The image shows the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders when doing drill. Three are mounted on horse-back on the right of the image, public onlookers can be seen in the foreground and on the left of the esplanade.

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Lawnmarket and High Street from Outlook Tower. Looking east, past Tolbooth St. John's Church (Victoria Hall) to the head of the West Bow, St. Giles and the Tron Kirk. Handrwitten title by R. Dykes. A print of the corresponding glass plate negative was exhibited in the "Strata of Edinburgh: Superficial Tourist View" section of Geddes' replacement "Cities and Town Planning Exihibition." See Coll-1167/B/18.

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Lawnmarket and High Street from Outlook Tower. Similar to, but not identical to Coll-1167/B/27/1/7. Handwritten title on the original envelope containing the corresponding glass plate negatives was written by R. Dykes.

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Lawnmarket and High Street from Outlook Tower. Roof of Assembly Hall in left foreground. The detail of The image is extremely clear, but in February 1989 the corresponding glass plate negative appeared to be missing. The print has survived.

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This building is still (1989) in existence. with the shop. The date and pend have been closed up. Handwritten title on the original envelope containing the corresponding glass plate negatives was written by R. Dykes.

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In 1988, this building housed Holyrood Palace Shop and Tearoom. Handwritten title on the original envelope containing the corresponding glass plate negatives was written by Alasdair Geddes.