Description

Standard Edinburgh police box designed by City Architect Edbenezer James MacRae and his assistants A Rollo and J A Tweedie, 1930-31. Classical, rectangular cast-iron box 6ft by 4ft on plan 2-bay pilastered long elevations; one contains door bearing city arms. Single bay short elevations; triangular open pediments containing ribboned wreath decoration. Low pitched roof.

Statement of Interest

This police box occupies a prominent position on the boundary of Hermitage of Braids Park, in close proximity to the B-listed Blackhall Lodge (see separate listing). The saltire-pattern glazing is now blocked on this example. The boxes were designed to complement the classical architecture of Edinburgh.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17806148

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