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10 tinted lithographs printed on wood-pulp paper and glued together to form a rolled panorama (total dimensions approximately 50.8 x 1402cm). The original designs were created by Murdoch for a decorative frieze which his friend Patrick Geddes proposed for the exterior of the Castlehill Water Reservoir. Although the scheme never came to fruition, Murdoch published an edition of lithographs from his designs, accompanied by a descriptive booklet, for use as a teaching aid or for interior decoration. This was entitled 'A Procession of the Kings of Scotland from Duncan & Macbeth to George II & Prince Charles Stewart with the Principal Historical Characters in their Proper Arms and Costumes' (1902). A larger edition of the lithographs, also with an accompanying booklet, was published in 1917 and entitled 'A Procession of Scottish History, Showing the Succession of Scottish Kings and the Principal Figures of their Reigns, from the Time of Duncan and Macbeth, in their Proper Arms and Costumes'.
This copy is the larger edition of 1917, but does not have its original container or accompanying booklet.

Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the ‘splendidly stimulating’ Masque of Learning and expresses his admiration for a pageant which he regards as ‘a great mental treat’.

With reference to a Pageant to be held by Edinburgh Town Council for Coronation Day (1902) and along the lines of a frieze which Burn Murdoch has made. Burn Murdoch puts forward a written proposals for the organisation of such a pageant and includes an illustrative sketch. Requests Patrick Geddes' support and seeks sources of funding.

Response to Patrick Geddes's letter of 18 February 1897, with reference to the possibility of André Foucart, at the University of Paris, lecturing at the summer school in Edinburgh.

Requesting information on possible budget for decorations at the 'Cordelius ladies' house, and outlining design proposals, reference to Ramsay Gardens and the light in the studios. Mention of Mitchell.

With reference to the Geddes's proposal that Burn Murdoch should manage part of the decorations of the Infirmary; how it may be financed and a brief outline of how Burn Murdoch may start the project.