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George Street, Edinburgh Castle

16th September 20224th June 2011 by Alan Reed

Edinburgh One of the first paintings of Edinburgh I had published was this scene taken from Charlotte Square at the end of George Street . Over the years it’s proved to be a very popular print as it depicts a number of Edinburgh’s famous landmarks. Watercolour Just after Christmas 1992 I had decided to spend … Read more

Princes Street, Edinburgh

16th September 20221st June 2011 by Alan Reed

Edinburgh The idea of creating a new town for Edinburgh to be built on the farmlands to the north of the Castle began in the eighteenth century. A young architect, James Craig submitted plans for the competition at the age of only 22. Nine years later, the building work commenced in 1767. His winning design … Read more