Archaeology And Geography Department, University Of Edinburgh, 12 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 December 1970. Former school. 10 related planning applications.
Archaeology And Geography Department, University Of Edinburgh, 12 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
- WRENN ID
- eastward-foundation-mist
- Grade
- B
- Local Planning Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
- Date first listed
- 14 December 1970
- Type
- Former school
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
Description
Alexander Laing, 1777 with early 19th century addition to E and 1905 work by Sir Rowand Anderson. (See Notes). Symmetrical, 2-storey, 11-bay Classical former school, with later, large 2-storey extension to E (formerly university department and now offices, 2015). Ashlar, coursed sandstone to rear (E). Base course, band course, moulded cornice. Slightly advanced outer 2-bay sections. Central single-storey tetrastyle Doric portico. 5-stage square-plan ogee-roofed tower to rear (E); squared and snecked to upper 2 storeys with contrasting ashlar margins.
Predominantly 12-pane timber sash and case windows to entrance (W) elevation. Grey slates, piended roof.
INTERIOR: Largely altered for offices and conference use.
Detailed Attributes
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