Governor's House, Category A listed building on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Governor's House stands as a castellated structure on the southern edge of Calton Hill, overlooking Waverley Station and Holyrood Park.
Built between 1815 and 1817, the Governor's House remains as the last remnant of Calton Jail, which was once the largest prison in Scotland.
The architectural design by Archibald Elliot incorporates Gothic and neoclassical elements that reflect early nineteenth-century Scottish institutional architecture.
The Scottish Fiscal Commission currently operates from the Governor's House, which maintains its role in public administration after centuries of different uses.
The building's preservation amid the 1937 demolition of Calton Jail demonstrates its architectural and historical merit in Edinburgh's urban landscape.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95320,-3.18522
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:46
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