This selection of illustrations of Edinburgh and surrounding districts has been derived from brightly coloured prints published by Thomas Nelson in 1897.
The original images were prepared using the process of Chromolithography which required numerous lithographic stones, one for each colour.
The incredible level of detail shown in the pictures suggests that the original views were captured on photographic plates.
The final result of this complex process was a collection of prints showing vivid colours and subtle shading far in advance of anything which could be created with the photographic techniques of the time.
View of Old Town from Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket
St Giles Cathedral, High Street
Tolbooth, Canongate
John Knox's House, High Street, Edinburgh
View of Holyrood Palace and Arthurs Seat
Holyrood Palace and Courtyard
Interior of Holyrood Chapel
View of Edinburgh from Castle
View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill
View of the west end of Princes Street
View of Princes Street and the Scott Monument looking east
View of Princes street looking west
View of east end of Princes Street with Post Office to the right
View of Edinburgh from Arthurs Seat
View of Edinburgh and Water of Leith from Dean Bridge
Forth Railway Bridge
View of Edinburgh from Firth of Forth
Craigmillar Castle
Roslin Castle
Roslin Chapel
View of Hawthornden Castle overlooking River North Esk
View of Edinburgh and Firth of Forth from Craigmillar Castle
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All original artwork, photography and text © Gerald Blaikie
Unauthorised reproduction of any image on this website is not permitted.
