Edinburgh, Market Street, Police Call Box, Category B listed police box on Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The Police Call Box on Market Street is a rectangular cast-iron structure with classical details, pilastered elevations, and a saltire glazing pattern on all four sides. The box demonstrates precise craftsmanship in its construction and decorative elements throughout.
Architect E. J. MacRae designed this police box between 1930 and 1931 as part of Edinburgh's communication network for law enforcement officers. It was created during a period when the city was modernizing its police operations through new technology.
The structure displays Edinburgh's city arms on its door, reflecting local design choices rather than following standard British police box patterns. These details show how the city adapted the concept to match its own architectural character.
The box sits in a prominent spot on Market Street, making it easy to locate while walking through the city center. You can view the structure and its details from street level without needing special access or arrangements.
In 2014, this police box was one of 23 similar structures that the Scottish Police Authority offered for public purchase. The sale aimed to save these historic structures from decay by allowing individuals and organizations to own and maintain them.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95090,-3.19172
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24
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