Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has been central to Scottish life
and its history over the centuries. It is the seat of the Scottish
government, the Scottish parliament, the supreme courts of Scotland,
many national institutions, and a major educational, medical and
financial centre. The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence
of the monarch in Scotland. The Old Town retains much of its medieval
character and the Georgian New Town, with its regular facades and major
neoclassical buildings by architects of the stature of Robert Adam, is
one of the world's most extensive examples of neoclassical towns.
Numerous festivals attract visitors from all over the world and its
eminent scientists, engineers, philosophers and writers are
internationally renowned. In this book, author Jack Gillon brings
together a superbly evocative collection of old postcards of Edinburgh.
The 180 featured postcards celebrate the city's achievements and
distinctive character in the form of its public buildings, principal
streets, and historic landmarks. Edinburgh: The Postcard Collection
provides an invaluable visual record of the city's past and a
fascinating insight into the world of our ancestors.
