Skywatch Friday - University halls
Once home of a girls' school called St Trinnean's (the inspiration for Ronald Searle's St Trinian's books and later films) , St Leonard's Hall is now a conference venue at the University of Edinburgh's Pollock Halls site.
Moving on architecturally from the 1870's, the shot above and the next two below show Holland House hall of residence. Yes, shame about the dark foreground above, but I'll get all these exposure thingies sorted out eventually.
And coming right up to date - Chancellor's Court, with Salisbury Crags behind.
Chancellor's Court with the rather more utilitarian Grant House in the background - oh, and Arthur's Seat.
No students yet - that'll be next weekend. Meantime, preparations for the influx continue.
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Aww, Pollock... I miss that place! Sort of. I was in Ewing House. Not quite as fancy as Holland or Chancellor's, but I'd go so far as to say we had the most fun. :) I always loved the walk up from the central campus to the halls. And what great weekends hiking up Arthur's Seat & Crags! :)
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is really striking. Fine stone textures too. Lot of houses from different times and the mountain in the background was so beautiful. I can never understand that the summer vacations are so different there because everything has been in full swing for a long time here.
ReplyDeleteLiked all your photos. The one you think is too dark just makes the sky that much more impressive. I like how it's framed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful snaps. The cloud formations and the mountain in the background are very nice.
ReplyDeleteA lovely series of SWF photos. Enjoyed them all, thank you.
ReplyDeleteNow that's an inspiring place to study! Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I especially like the first shot. Maybe because that is how I remember your beautiful town!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love your blog, so I have awarded you the One Lovely Blog Award. You can collect it at: http://hgr8scot.blogspot.com/2009/09/and-award-goes-to.html
ReplyDeleteOh, and from one of your previous posts...I have ALL of Irvine Welsh's books. The man has a SICK sense of humor, but I love trying to read the words as they are actually spoken
Lovely shots. Liked the first one. So Scottish.
ReplyDeleteNice photos. I love the first one the best, sure lovely way to skywatch.
ReplyDeleteThese are great..that first one is stunning..what an eye you have-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and shots. Nice architecture.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Wonderful composition in these photos.
ReplyDeleteLove the first one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful school photos,all so official and sturdy!
ReplyDeleteI really like the last one...you have trolly carts to help move things in and out ? How smart!
All enjoyable photos, but the first is very impressive.
ReplyDeleteWhat great views those students have!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Linda. My daughter is doing wonderful. She has already taken root on the college campus. She has joined the Women's Rugby team lol. She is already active in several different goings on and is part of the Symphony and Wind Ensembles. Your son will do great! It took a few days for me to not cry every time I thought of her being there, but now I can see how happy and excited she is and that she is doing so well...so I dont worry AS much. lol. Im here if you need to talk! But Ill bet he will do wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Isn't it fun?
ReplyDeletePlease visit My Muskoka , too! Big skies these days.
Cool photos! I like the second one the best. Makes me want to go back to school.
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE that second photo. Phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteLovely old place with all its connotations. Loved Ronald Searle.
ReplyDeletesimply beautifully captured shots....lovely architecture of the place!
ReplyDeleteI love the first shot - and I didn't know that St Trinian's was based on a real school. Love the one with Arthur's Seat too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJanice.
Another marvellous set of photos. Really gives us the feel of the place. The crag is so near! How lovely.
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