Edinburgh, Portobello, 147 High Street, Town Hall, Category B listed building on High Street in Portobello, Scotland
The neoclassical structure features squared sandstone on the northeast elevation, with a two-storey design flanked by single-storey pavilions at 147 High Street.
The foundation stone was placed by Sir William Slater Brown in October 1912, and the building's first event supported Belgian refugees in late 1914.
The Town Hall played a role in military recruitment during World War I when Sir George McCrae used it to enlist soldiers for the Royal Scots.
The building remained closed since 2019 due to structural concerns, particularly affecting the masonry and plasterwork of the historic structure.
The segmental-bowed rear wall in the front room contains original plasterwork, while a cast-iron balustrade surrounds the twisting staircase inside.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95300,-3.11531
Latest update: March 21, 2025 04:06
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