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Basic Site Details

Outlook Tower
Edinburgh
Scotland
Manufacturers of new camera obscura: Barr & Stroud, Glasgow.

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Class classic

ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
TowerNot Known

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:

Str Add classic

AddressCurrent AddressNotes
549 CastlehillYes

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

event classic

Event TypeFromToNotes
1853Reconstruction as Short's Observatory
1896Alterations and additions
Alterations and additions194Alterations and new camera obscura inserted

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
David Rhind1853Reconstruction as Short's Observatory
Robert Wilson1896Additions and alterations
Antony Curtiss WolffeCArchitect194Alterations and new camera obscura inserted.

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Gifford, John, McWilliam, Colin and Walker, David M1984Edinburgh (The Buildings of Scotland)Harmondsworth: Penguin Books Ltdp192
Grant, James1883Old and New Edinburgh
Historic Scotland Lists

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Edinburgh City ArchivesEdinburgh Dean of Guild4 January 1853 and 6 February 1896
Courtesy of Mr Antony WolffeInformation sent to Dictionary October 2013
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register28488