Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The City Chambers

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

1. The City Chambers Marker

Inscription. The City Chambers
formerly
The Royal Exchange Designed by John Adam, the eldest of the Adam Brothers, this building was erected 1753 — 1761 as an exchange and customs house. In 1811 it became the city chambers when the town council moved here from the Tolbooth. Extended in 1904 and 1934 it has seved as the administrative centre for Edinburgh Corporation and since 1975 for the Council of the City of Edinburgh.

Presented in 1985 by the Old Edinburgh Club, founded in the Old Council Chambers 29 January 1908.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1908.

Location. 55° 57.017′ N, 3° 11.411′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of Royal Mile and W Parliament Square, on the left when traveling east on Royal Mile. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1YJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lodging of Sir Simon Preston (a few steps from this marker); Alexander & Bucephalus (a few steps from this marker); Edinburgh Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); The High Street Wellhead

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James Braidwood (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Advocate's Close (about 90 meters away); Spire of this Church (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . . Old Tolbooth, Edinburgh on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. The City Chambers Marker

The Courtyard in front of the City Chambers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

3. The Courtyard in front of the City Chambers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.