Heriot Collection

Mackonochie / Vfair 1870
ALEXANDER HERIOT MACKONOCHIE Ritualist clergyman

Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London
530535 Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London, 15 September 1784

Heriots Statue at his Hospital, Edinburgh (engraving)
2807991 Heriots Statue at his Hospital, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heriots Statue at his Hospital, Edinburgh)

Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris (engraving)
1591162 Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris)

Portrait of a gentleman believed to be Thomas Harriot, c. 1620 (engraving)
XJF359014 Portrait of a gentleman believed to be Thomas Harriot, c.1620 (engraving) by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Harriot (c.1560-1621) English astronomer

The Busking, George Heriots School, Edinburgh, Scotland. Heriot (c. 1563 - 1624) was jewellery to King James VI of Scotland. In June, pupils busk at his foundation stone Date: 17th century

Midlothian EH38 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Midlothian EH38 5

George Heriot (1563-1624), Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist, 1791. Heriot was the founder of both the Boys Hospital in Edinburgh and George Heriots School, a large private school in Edinburgh

Traditional meadows in Swaledale in early summer, covered in buttercups and wildflowers, Muker, Nort
Traditional meadows in swaledale in early summer, covered in buttercups and wildflowers, Muker, North Yorkshire, UK

Charles Auguste Heriot (1825-1879). French businessman. Engr
Charles Auguste Heriot (1825-1879). French businessman. The principal proprietor of the Grands Magasins du Louvre. Engraving. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Virginie Heriot, French yachtswoman
Virginie Claire Desiree Marie Heriot (1890-1932), French yachtswoman who won a gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics 8 metre class. Date: 1925

George Heriot - 2
GEORGE HERIOT Traveller and philanthropist Date: 1563 - 1624

George Heriot - 3
GEORGE HERIOT Traveller and philanthropist as a boy. Date: 1563 - 1624

Heriots Hospital, from the Castle Hill, engraved by William Watkins, c. 1830
XJF497282 Heriots Hospital, from the Castle Hill, engraved by William Watkins, c.1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heriots Hospital, Edinburgh, engraved by Henry Le Keux, 1822 (engraving)
XJF497276 Heriots Hospital, Edinburgh, engraved by Henry Le Keux, 1822 (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

WHITE HOUSE, CAPITOL, 1815. The White House and the Capitol, upper left, in Washington, D.C. after the destruction by the British on 24 August 1814. Watercolor by George Heriot, 1815

U. S. CAPITOL, 1815. A view of the United States Capitol in the year following the
U.S. CAPITOL, 1815. A view of the United States Capitol in the year following the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British. Watercolor by George Heriot, 1815

Wendy Padbury - British Actress
Wendy Padbury (1947- ) - a British actress from Warwickshire, most famous for her involvement in various Doctor Who projects in the role of Zoe Heriot

Edinburgh Charity Workhouse, Port Bristo, Edinburgh
An 1820 view of the Edinburgh Charity Poorhouse in Port Bristo, Edinburgh, Scotland, originally built in 1739-1743 by Samuel Neilson, mason, and William McVey and James Heriot, wrights

Heriots Hospital
A view of the front of Heriots Hospital - now George Heriots School - was established in 1628 by bequest of royal goldsmith George Heriot and opened in 1659

George Heriot
GEORGE HERIOT Jeweler and benefactor of Edinburgh

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Heriot, a name that echoes through history and brings to mind tales of philanthropy, artistry, and adventure. From the grandeur of Mackonochie's Vfair in 1870 to the timeless statue of Heriots at his Hospital in Edinburgh, this name holds significance. Engravings capture moments frozen in time - Adrian Vidal immortalized by W. E. Norris, a gentleman believed to be Thomas Harriot from the 17th century. Each stroke tells a story of their own. In Scotland's capital city, George Heriot's School stands as a testament to his legacy. The Busking echoes with youthful melodies as students embrace their education within its walls. From Midlothian EH38 5 Map to French shores, the name Heriot transcends borders. Charles Auguste Heriot leaves an indelible mark as a French businessman while Virginie Heriot sails across vast oceans as a renowned yachtswoman. But it is George Heriot himself who shines brightest among them all. A Scottish goldsmith turned philanthropist whose generosity continues even after his passing in 1624. His portrait captures his essence - determination etched into every line. Beyond individuals bearing this illustrious surname lies nature's beauty - traditional meadows adorned with buttercups and wildflowers in Swaledale during early summer. A reminder that amidst human achievements, Mother Earth thrives on her own accord. Heriot is more than just a word; it represents legacies intertwined with history and stories waiting to be discovered.