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James Craig black plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: This plaque was unveiled by the Rt. Hon. Norman Irons Lord Provost of Edinburgh on 31st October 1994 the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Craig 1744-1795. Planner of Edinburgh's first new town and the architect of this building.

From the Open Plaques record 30284

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