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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.

Copy illustrations, plans, sections and elevations of proposed new structures or proposed revised structures to be situated in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline. These are included as illustrations in Geddes' report to the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, 'City Development: a study of parks, gardens and culture-institutes', (1904).

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

Six views of proposed improvements in Pittencrief Park, Dunfermline.

Anon. [George Shaw Aitken and Patrick Geddes].

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

George Shaw Aitken after Patrick Geddes.

Plan of the Mound, Edinburgh, between Royal Scottish Academy and West Bow.

'Edinburgh Foru[ ]'

Anon. [George Shaw Aitken]

Scale: 1 inch to 50 feet.

Inset: sketch perspective (pencil) lower left corner.

'[ ] by P. Geddes 1885 - 95? See sketch perspective' endorsed in top margin in manuscript in pencil.
'Measured drawing Holyrood &c.' endorsed in manuscript.

Incomplete, parts of top and bottom margin missing, endorsement and sketch perspective incomplete.

Perspective view of the Mound, Edinburgh.

Anon. [George Shaw Aitken]

'Edinburgh, the Mound: suggestions for re-arrangement of lay-out'
'Plan will follow same size sheet' endorsed in manuscript in pencil on reverse.
'Cities Exhibition No. 822'

Incomplete along right margin.

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

Three perspective views of Edinburgh.

Anon. [G.S. Aitken]

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

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

Sets out the costs for improvements and discusses the timing of purchases in relation to progression of improvements.

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.