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Arts and Exhibitions in Edinburgh

 

Artist George Wylie at the National Museum of Scotland

With Edinburgh being the capital city of Scotland, it is also a city that holds some of the finest exhibitions in the country.

The National Museums of Scotland holds exhibitions of all types that are always worth viewing.  This museum along with the many other museums, libraries and art galleries are a must for anyone whether you are resident or a tourist.

Dino Bird fossil at National Museum of Scotland Exhibition

Scotland’s history is well documented and to understand the people, you have to understand their past.  What better place to start than in a library or a museum.

A Bald Eagle beside another exhibit at the National Museum of Scotland

Tyrannosaurus

Tyrannosaurus eating

Tyrannosaurus side view

Baryonyx

Baryonyx hunting

Baryonyx eating prey

A herd of Triceratops

Triceratops

A Triceratops herd

Ornithomimus in the jungle

Ornithomimus

Oviraptor

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Argyll Car holds court in Museum of Scotland

Hawthornden Court, Museum of Scotland

A car built by a Scottish company which was once the largest car manufacturer in Europe is to go on permanent display in Hawthornden Court in the Museum of Scotland.

The Argyll 15hp, built in 1910, was built at a crucial time in the development of the car, when designs changed from a 'horseless carriage' to the integrated style that heralded the modern motor car. It was created by indigenous Scottish car manufacturer Argyll, a company formed in 1899 by cycle engineer Alexander Govan. By 1907 the company had built 800 cars in a year, far greater than any other European maker.

The company soon ran into financial difficulties, partly due to the death of Govan in 1907 and the enormous cost of a new-built factory in Alexandria. The company went into liquidation in 1908 but was immediately reformed and by 1910 was building 450 cars per year. A second failure in 1914 resulted in the factory being sold to the Admiralty and the Argyll name to John Brimlow, who continued to build a small number of cars in Glasgow until 1928.

The car on display was issued on 7 December 1910, and for many years was in the possession of a local farmer in Glen Lethnot, near Edzell. It was then photographed in Montrose during the 1950s and was said to have been used by an Edinburgh University student as regular transport about this time. The car then disappeared from Scotland, and has only recently been imported back from Oregon.

The gleaming red car is now in exceptional condition with original features such as the supplier's plate on the dash. It also has a number of rare accessories fitted such as Lucas King of the Road acetylene headlamps, oil side lamps and a Stepney clamp-on spare wheel.

Alistair Dodds, Curator of Aviation and Transport at the National Museums of Scotland, says: This car is a magnificent example of Scottish manufacturing and we are delighted to be able to display it in the main forecourt of the Museum of Scotland.'

Argyll Car at the National Museum of Scotland

From Oregon to Edinburgh

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Like London, Edinburgh has many museums and pieces of artistic works throughout it, and it often worth looking in places that you would least expect to find it.

The National Museums of Scotland, The Portrait Gallery, the War Museums at Edinburgh Castle and the Gallery of Modern Art are only a few of the buildings that hold so much information and art for people to tap in to.

Sculpturer Peter Randall Page's fountain arriving at Hunters Square

Peter Randall Page checking site for Fountain

Peter Randall Page checking out the load on the Lorry

Positioning the new fountain for unloading

Unloading the artists work from the lorry

Positioning the New Fountain on the Ground

Baton to move the fountain into Place

Mastic to seal the fountain to the Ground

Peter Randall Page making sure it's finally in Place

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The lorry arrived on the Royal Mile with what appeared to be a fountain that can now be located in Hunters Square - just off the Royal Mile.

It was a vessel that would have water in it would bubble away giving the people looking at it a calming effect.  Peter Randall Page looked all over the world for the right stone which was commissioned as part of the Royal Mile Project.

Eventually the stone that was selected was granite which came from Zimbabwe and prepared for the sculpture.  The fountain was put in place by Peter Randall Page which had been prepared for this piece of work.

It was settled in after a few teething problems with the water and now it now bubbles away in Hunters Square giving pleasure to the people who take the time to look at it properly.

The Millennium Windows at St Mary's Cathedral

Artist Eduardo Paolizzi creator of the Millennium Windows

Eduardo Paolizzi leaving St Mary's Cathedral after service

Makers of the glass windows on Eduardo Paolizzi's Design

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The Millennium windows were commissioned and fitted in St Mary's Cathedral in Palmerstone Place Edinburgh.  Created by Eduardo Paolizzi the light reflects on them throughout the day  and rotates around the cathedral shrouding it in colours making it another interesting piece of artistic work in Edinburgh.

I can try and explain it, but it really has to be seen to be appreciated to its full.  Words can't describe the windows with the light reflecting through them.

Made up by Phoenix Glass to Eduardo Paolizzi's designs and fitted in to the cathedral for the new Millennium.  A service was held with Princess Royal and Eduardo Paolzzi and other guests in attendance for the new windows which must be seen to be appreciated.

Artist George Wylie with Baroness Smith at the Stones of Scotland

A wee dram to celebrate the Stones of Scotland created by George Wylie

The Stones of Scotland created by Artist George Wylie who scoured the whole of Scotland to get the stones which overlook the new Scottish Parliament in Regent Road.

This is another piece of work that has to been seen to appreciated and enjoyed by the people visiting the Stones of Scotland.

Richard Demarco's art on a building during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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There are many statues and fine pieces of artistic works dotted around the city of Edinburgh in various locations.

These are Scotland’s treasures, and they will continue to grow over the years as will the archives in the libraries where so much information is held.

Walking down the Royal, you can't miss the statue of Hume.  It stands outside the high court and is a large statue.  If you are on holiday here or exploring the Royal Mile you will get a chance to see this piece of work.

Lord Provost Eric Milligan making a speech before unveiling the statue

Speeches before the unveiling

A speech about Hume the philosopher

Unveiling the statue

Hume

Unveiled Sunday 30 November 1997 [St Andrew's Day]

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