Thomas Hamilton, Architecturs, Scotland

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Thomas Hamilton buildings - Edinburgh Buildings

Thomas Hamilton Buildings (alphabetical):
Ayr Town Hall, Ayrshire
Burns Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Dean Orphanage - now Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Old Town
Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, Edinburgh New Town
Royal High School, Calton Hill, Edinburgh
John Knox Statue: Doric column, Necropolis, Glasgow

Key Scottish Building
Royal High School
Date: 1829
The Royal High School is one of the key Scottish examples of Enlightenment Architecture along with the National Monument behind it on Calton Hill. The Greek Doric columns are based on the Temple of Theseus, overlooking Athens. This building ceased to be a school in 1968 and was eventually purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Thomas Hamilton : Royal High School

Thomas Hamilton Architect - Background:
Thomas Hamilton (1784 - 1858) was born in Glasgow but based his practice in Edinburgh. Most of his buildings were located in the Scottish capital.



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