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Refers to drawings by Aitken of slopes below Edinburgh Castle; suggested improvements in the vicinity of the assembly hall, the lawnmarket and Holyrood Chapel.

Annexes account for Norah Geddes's architecture lessons. Enclosed letter (not extant) for forwarding to Lord [ ], relating to National Gallery Scheme. Manuscript.

Discusses a new artwork, and arrangements for its transfer to the Outlook Tower. Advises he has completed a design for the Peace Palace at the Hague in connection with a competition, he will look to work with a London architect. Expresses his reservations around the National Gallery project and that he wishes to recall the plans with the advent of the new [Liberal] government.

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme. Suggestion that plan should be placed before Scottish Secretary. Refers to Andrew Carnegie and the possibility of acquiring a contribution of about £100,000 from him.

Advises that a photograph and tracing are enclosed [not extant] relating to the proposed construction of a gallery at Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Mentions that Baillie Andrew Cowan Telfer is opposed to alterations of the High School. Discusses the merits and constraints of his plans. Mentions the Usher Hall.

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme and to Aitken's meeting with John Marshall, rector of the Royal High School. Discusses proposed plans and how to approach Andrew Carnegie for support. Mentions John Ross, Mr Robertson, and Mr Morrison. Includes diagram.

Refers to an unfavourable review of Patrick Geddes' Dunfermline Report published in the 'Architect'. Aitken suggests that it may be turned to their advantage if Geddes were to craft an appropriate reply.

Refers to an enclosed rough tracing [not extant] of a prospective scheme for a group of buildings in the environs of the High School and Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Requests advice from Geddes on the format of submissions, requests comments and advises he will work up some finished drawings.

Advises that he has sent Patrick Geddes two plans and a perspective [not extant] with plans of a suggested new National Gallery, composed in relation to the High School of Edinburgh. Discusses the merits and limitations of the design. Advises news cutting from the 'Evening News' enclosed [not extant].

Refers to Patrick Geddes' National Gallery scheme. Discusses proposed plans, the position of the entrance, includes a diagram. Questions the wisdom of publishing ideas before attempting to secure the building and project funding. Mention of John Ross, Andrew Carnegie, Gerard Baldwin Brown, and Robert Rowand Anderson.

Refers to the Calton Hill National Gallery Scheme which he advises is no longer under consideration. Requests the return of drawings showing proposals which he wishes to publish.

Refers to proposals to building designs in the environs of the Edinburgh High School and Calton Hill.

Response to Ross's letter advising returning a draft with corrections, post script discussing syllabus schedules with suggested timing amendments.

Indicating that he wishes to resume connections with the Old Edinburgh School of Art, and that the Mound Place drawings are available.

Perspective view of the Mound from Ramsay Garden to Bank Street showing the improvements proposed by Patrick Geddes.

George Shaw Aitken after Patrick Geddes.