‘Closer to resolution’
For many years I have been part of a widely shared determination to see Edinburgh’s Old Royal High School become a school of Music: I have made several films: ‘Traditionalism: … Continue reading ‘Closer to resolution’
Tag: James Simpson
“The MOCK DOCTOR, not acted before this season”
I recently came across this delightful map of Hawkhill and its observatory. Before it was demolished this Georgian villa used to neighbour Holyrood Palace, just below Salisbury crags. The title … Continue reading “The MOCK DOCTOR, not acted before this season”
Hawkhill
This John Adam Villa was demolished in 1971. Hawkhill: To play a short film on Hawkhill please click here or on the image above. James Simpson saved the interior paintings … Continue reading Hawkhill
A forgotten artist
William Delacour (also known as William Delacourt or William De la Cour) was a French painter. He settled in Edinburgh in March 1760 and, in Edinburgh, was appointed the first … Continue reading A forgotten artist