Edinburghers
Some people who helped shape the world Edinburgh has produced,
History
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Memorial in St Giles’ Cathedral
Inside St Giles’ Cathedral is an unusual bronze memorial to Edinburgh-born writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, it shows Stevenson reclining with his writing materials rather than posing as a conventional Victorian literary hero.
Scottish American War Memorial – The Call
Scottish-Americans raised the money to build the memorial to Scots who died in the First World War.
James Craig – Architect of Edinburgh’s New Town
James Craig – winner of the 1776 competition to design the layout of Edinburgh’s New Town.
T.S.S. California
The story of the T.S.S. California, a Clyde built ship from 1923.
Loch Awe Hotel Postcard
This postcard, probably produced by the Hotel, advertises the facilities available – Golf Course, Motor Garage and Electric Light!
Chopin’s visit to Edinburgh
In October 1848, the celebrated Polish composer Frédéric Chopin visited Edinburgh during his final concert tour. Discover where he stayed, where he performed, and why his brief Scottish visit remains an important chapter in the city’s musical history.
Former Odeon Cinema
Sad to see this fine Edinburgh building lying empty. The old Odeon Cinema on the Southside of the city has been unused and unloved for more than twenty years.
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
1917 – the first World War raged on and the N.H.S. was almost thirty years away.
The charity running the Royal Infirmary had a deficit of almost £26,000; equivalent to £2.6M in 2024.