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Description
This building is recognisable by its wrought iron grilles and crowns on the gateposts, which indicate the offices of the Lord Lyon. In Scotland, the Lord Lyon is the King of Arms, responsible for matters concerning coats-of-arms, ascertaining who is clan chief, and officiating state ceremonial in Scotland.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide59 m - Princess Street, Edinburgh EH1 3YY
- The Green Guide179 m - St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
- The Green Guide213 m - St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
More tourist attractions in Edinburgh
Where to sleepnearby
- From £69Motel One Edinburgh-Princes43 m - 10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AN
- From £180The Balmoral Hotel55 m - 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
- From £43Hotel Indigo - Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel68 m - 20 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AN
More hotels in Edinburgh
Where to eatnearby
- Number One££££MICHELIN 202465 m - 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
- The Spence££MICHELIN 2024131 m - 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD
- The Real Greek - EdinburghAround£20162 m - St. James Quarter 404 -406, St James Square, Quarter, Edinburgh EH1 3AD
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