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GB 249 T-GED/1/3/4/4 · File · 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

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).

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
Edinburgh, The Mound
GB 249 T-GED/22/1/503 · Item · No date
Part of British Isles: Scotland: Individual Towns, Cities, Regions etc.

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.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
Edinburgh, The Mound
GB 249 T-GED/22/1/504 · Item · No date
Part of British Isles: Scotland: Individual Towns, Cities, Regions etc.

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.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/629 · Item · 23 December 1905
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

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.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/566 · Item · 30 September 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

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.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/562 · Item · 9 September 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

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.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect
GB 249 T-GED/9/569 · Item · 11 October 1904
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

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.

Aitken, George Shaw, 1836-1921, architect