Posted in Architecture, Edinburgh at 10:47 pm on 24 November 2009

The walk I took in Edinburgh along the Water Of Leith a few weeks ago also revealed to me Well Court, which has recently
been restored. (The above picture originates from the site in the link.)
The buildings here were a delight to come across. So quaint and Olde Worlde; obviously recently refurbished yet with a sympathetic touch.
I took a photo of this interesting cluster and juxtaposition of roofs and windows. I love the way the gutter goes across the window towards the top left of the picture
Well Court is by the Water Of Leith, over the water from Dean Village. Here’s my photo of the clocktower.
The buildings are clustered round a square entered through an archway. One corner had this mediæval style stairwell open to the elements. Nice ironwork on the balconies.
One of Edinburgh’s relatively hidden pleasures.
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Posted in Architecture, Glasgow at 7:43 pm on 16 November 2009
This is Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s lesser Glasgow masterpiece (it comes second to the School Of Art.)

Scotland Street School
The day I visited the School – which is now a museum of Scottish education – there were two buses parked outside making a decent photo impossible so the above picture of the frontage is from the scotcities website where you can find loads of views of both the exterior and the interior.
These are my images:-
Entrance Gates. Lovely arch.

Infant’s Entrance – now the entrance to the museum. Typical Mackintosh motifs.

One of the circular stairwells. The stained glass in these is best seen from inside.

Janitor’s house, sited in the playground.

Side view. The janitor’s house is to the left of this photo.

Detail of side of building at top.
The Glasgow Guide site has on its second page a nice photo of the tiled pillars flanking the Drill Hall just inside the entrance.
Most of the links on the first Google page for Scotland Street School are worth a look.
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