Description

Standard Edinburgh police box by City Architects Department (E J MacRae, City Architect), designed probably late 1930's. Classical rectangular cast-iron box 6ft by 4ft on plan. 2-bay pilastered long elevations, one with door (with embossed City arms). Single bay short elevations surmounted by open pediments containing ribboned wreath decoration. Saltire patterned glazing to all elevations

Statement of Interest

Now used as a Police Information Box. Reference also cites A Rollo and JA Tweedie working with MacRae in the City Architects Department at this date.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17794737

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