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

Six views of proposed improvements in Pittencrief Park, Dunfermline.

Anon. [George Shaw Aitken and Patrick Geddes].

'Suggested new North Bridge. View to the South-West'
'G.S. Aitken architect'

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.

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

Three perspective views of Edinburgh.

Anon. [G.S. Aitken]

Bundle of 9 files, containing 189 ff. Contains a range of photographic prints, plans and illustrations which were commissioned or drawn by Patrick Geddes during his survey of Dunfermline or included in the 1904 report 'City Development: a study of parks, gardens and culture-institutes' which was commissioned by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust. Geddes' proposals were never adopted by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust but the report is considered to be one of Geddes' most influential early urban planning works.

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

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

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