Description

Circa 1790. 4-storey and attic Classical tenement with altered shops to ground; basement to left. Droved ashlar, rubble to rear. Dentilled cornice to ground, moulded cornice. Raised cills. Later mansard roof with dormers. Shallow steps lead to central boarded timber entrance door with fanlight above. Projecting central bowed wing to rear.

Variety of glazing patterns. Some 12-pane timber sash and case, some plate glass sash and case, other non-traditional windows, plate glass to shops. Grey slates.

Statement of Interest

This late 18th century tenement is an important part of the streetscape and is part of a continuous run with Nos 18-20 Nicolson Street (see separate listing). The pared-back Classical style with little detail is typical of Edinburgh tenements built in the late 18th century and 22-26 Nicolson Street forms an important component of the character in this part of the city.

This section of Nicolson Street dates from late 18th century when Edinburgh was expanding to the South. It was laid out on land feued from Lady Nicolson whose house stood to the North of this tenement.

Category changed from B to C(S) and list description revised as part of Edinburgh Holyrood Ward resurvey 2007-08.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56632108

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Recommended Books

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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  For the Record