Basic Site Details Name: | Old High School | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | B Listed | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Was the Surgical Hospital from 1832. | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | City Hospital | | | | Edinburgh Dental School | | c1984 - 1994 | | Edinburgh University, Archaeology Department | Yes | 1995 | | Edinburgh University, Engineering Department | | 1905 | | Edinburgh University, Geography Department | Yes | 1931-1984 | | Surgical Hospital | Yes | From 1832 |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | EDUCATION | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | 12, Infirmary Street | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1777 | | Build/construction | | | 1905 | | | Remodelling for the University of Edinburgh | | c. 1920 | | | Details of lettering taken from lintel placed over doorway | | July 1949 | | Addition | Warrant granted for the erection of store and installation of laboratory. | | 1962 | | Proposed | 'It has been proposed to keep the old High School building, although in fact only its facade is worthy of preservation'. (University of Edinburgh, 1962) | | c. 1980 | | Alteration/conversion | Conversion to University department |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | University of Edinburgh | Client for 1970s/80s conversion |
Related Buildings, Structures and DesignsChild StructuresThis structure or site has the following component or child structures (click on an item to view details): | | Building Name | Notes | | City Hospital, geriatric unit | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1981 | Directory of Practices 1981 | | | | | University of Edinburgh | 1962 | University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area | | University of Edinburgh | p6 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 1 July 1949 | | | p26 | | Scots Magazine | 1777 | | | pp332-4. Unsigned engraving |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Edinburgh City Archives | Edinburgh Dean of Guild | | | | Edinburgh University Library | Anderson Collection (Plans and drawings) | | | | Historic Environment Scotland | Listed Buildings Register | 27999 | | | National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMS | Cowie and Seaton Collection | | CSE 1920/146/1 | | Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland | Canmore | 183473 | |
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