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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.