Dating back to 1851, it was designed by renowned Scottish architect David Bryce, who is famed for his work on Edinburgh’s iconic Fettes College, and extensions to the Bank of Scotland’s head office on The Mound.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/prestige-property-opulence-in-residence-with-elegance-enhanced-4414028

Hundreds of people gathered at The Mound in on Saturday in a demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians in and to demand an urgent ceasefire amid the continuing Israeli bombardment.

Source: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/politics/edinburgh-pro-palestinian-demonstration-calls-for-ceasefire-as-israeli-bombardment-of-gaza-continues-4389648

The stunning Baroque building on the North bridge is a luxury hotel steeped in history with unrivalled views of The Mound, Calton Hill and The Princes Street Gardens.

Source: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/staycation/edinburgh-hotels-ten-of-the-oldest-hotels-dating-back-to-the-16-century-including-the-witchery-and-the-balmoral-4415058