A history of Edinburgh photography

Come along and find out the answers and all about the shared history of Edinburgh and Photography.

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10.30am - 12pm
17th August 2024
£8. Pre-booking is essential
The main entrance has 4 steps. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift and no ramp. There is level access from the main entrance to the castle gardens and the outdoor accessible toilets

From the very first image in 1839, through the iconic work of Thomas Begbie and Hill and Adamson, to being one of the most Instagrammed cities on Earth, Edinburgh and photography have always had a strong and beautiful tale to tell together. Did you know that the inventor of colour photography was born in Edinburgh? Or how about the fact that one of the most famous photographs of Edinburgh is partly a painting? Come along and find out the answers and all about the shared history of Edinburgh and photography.

Speaker

Scott Liddell

Scott Liddell is an Edinburgh photographer and the man behind the award-winning Dark Edinburgh, a photography project that aims to capture a more offbeat and dark interpretation of one of Europe’s most picturesque cities. He can often be found in the grounds of Lauriston Castle with a camera and some dogs.

Shot of the entrance to Lauriston Castle against a blue sky
Holy Trinity Kirk and Dean Bridge, black and white photograph, 1880. Photograph taken from the pleasure gardens of Belgrave Crescent. In the background is Great Stuart Street and Randolph Crescent. Through the middle arch can be seen Greenlands Mill, demolished in the early 1900s. On the right is Lyndsay’s flour mill, demolished in the 1930s.
Organiser

Museums and Galleries Edinburgh, The City of Edinburgh Council

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Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 venues and over 200 monuments across Edinburgh. Our vision is to inspire, enthuse and provoke through a shared passion for Edinburgh, Art and History.

We welcome visitors to our nine major visitor attractions: the City Art Centre; Lauriston Castle; Museum of Childhood; Museum of Edinburgh; Nelson Monument; People’s Story; Queensferry Museum; Scott Monument and Writers’ Museum.

We house rich and varied collections relating to the historical and cultural life of Scotland’s Capital. Our venues also boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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