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The Royal Mile runs between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland: Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The name derives from it being the traditional processional route of monarchs, [3] with a total length of approximately one mile. [4]
One of the largest regeneration schemes to be undertaken in Scotland, Quartermile is a mixed-use redevelopment on the 19-acre site of the former Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The scheme, which takes its name from the fact it is a quarter mile from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile and measures a quarter mile from corner to corner now contains ...
Quartermile is one of the most exciting new destinations in Edinburgh. It occupies the former Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh site, which was established in 1729. Today, it is a stunning mixed use redevelopment area designed by leading architects, Foster and Partners.
Edinburgh Castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile, at the west end of Edinburgh's Old Town. The volcanic Castle Rock offers a naturally defended position, with sheer cliffs to north and south, and a steep ascent from the west.
28 cze 2015 · It was one of the first in Scotland to adopt the pavilion plan, widely adopted for new hospital buildings from the 1860s. Though it was pipped to the post by the Western Infirmary in Glasgow by John Burnet senior, designed in 1867 and built in 1871-4, Edinburgh’s infirmary was far bigger.
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh's historic thoroughfare, weaves together a tapestry of centuries past. Stretching from the grandeur of the Edinburgh Castle to the regal splendor of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it's a journey through time.
The Quartermile development is one of the largest and most comprehensive regeneration schemes in Scotland. Formerly the home of the historic Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, the 8-hectare site is located within a conservation area on Edinburgh’s Victorian fringes and includes nine listed buildings.
