Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century. With a population of around 525,000, it is the second largest city in Scotland after Glasgow.

The city is a cultural centre, and is the home of institutions including the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


The Scottish National Gallery was opened in 1859. It stands on "The Mound" between the two parts of Princes Street Gardens.


Alfred Sisley (1839 - 1899) / Molesey Weir, Hampton Court / 1874