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The Mortonhall Crematorium is a multi-denominational crematorium in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is an example of Basil Spence's post-war expressionist style. Opened in 1967, the crematorium is set in mature woodland and is a Category A listed building. A walled memorial garden opened there in December 2015.

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Mortonhall Crematorium

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The Mortonhall Crematorium is a multi-denominational crematorium in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is an example of Basil Spence's post-war expressionist style...

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Mortonhall

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maps from the 17th century. The area is perhaps best known for the Mortonhall Crematorium, designed by Sir Basil Spence, which is considered to be an outstanding...

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Elish Angiolini

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Angiolini led an "investigation into the disposal of baby ashes at Mortonhall Crematorium" in 2013, after it was revealed that the remains of babies were...

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Johnny Haynes

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was turned off on the evening of 18 October 2005. The funeral at Mortonhall Crematorium was attended by ex-players Bobby Charlton, George Cohen, Sven-Göran...

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Chic Murray

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1970s but remained on good terms.) Tributes during his funeral at Mortonhall Crematorium were led by fellow Scottish comedian Billy Connolly. The Chic Murray...

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Timeline of Edinburgh history

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the end of 1967 1966: Heriot-Watt gains university status 1967: Mortonhall Crematorium is dedicated 1968: Palladium Theatre fails, and becomes a disco...

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Basil Spence

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Abbotsinch Airport (now Glasgow Airport). In 1960, Spence designed Mortonhall Crematorium in Edinburgh's Braid Hills area (based on the same angled fin concept...

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1967 in architecture

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Bratislava is begun; it will not be completed until 1983. February 7 – Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, Scotland, designed by Spence, Glover & Ferguson (project...

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Reginald Graham

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Edinburgh in 1962. He died aged 88 in Edinburgh. He was cremated at Mortonhall Crematorium. Lady Graham died in 1984. Graham's medals are held by the Argyll...

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Prospect 100 best modern Scottish buildings

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Malcolm Fraser 21 Maggie's Edinburgh Edinburgh 1998 Richard Murphy 22 Mortonhall Crematorium Edinburgh 1967 Basil Spence 23 Our Lady of Good Counsel Dennistoun...

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DoCoMoMo Key Scottish Monuments

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April 2019. Historic Environment Scotland. "30B Howdenhall Road, Mortonhall Crematorium with Remembrance Chapel... (LB43242)". Retrieved 18 April 2019....

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List of Category A listed buildings in Edinburgh

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Mortonhall Crematorium Howdenhall Road 15 April 1996 55°54′09″N 3°10′13″W / 55.902406°N 3.170352°W / 55.902406; -3.170352 (Mortonhall Crematorium)...

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Charlotte Auerbach

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She died there five years later, in 1994. She was cremated at Mortonhall Crematorium. Keith Prize, Royal Society of Edinburgh (1947) Fellow of Royal...

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List of graveyards and cemeteries in Edinburgh

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Liberton Cemetery Morningside Cemetery (previously private) Mortonhall Cemetery and Crematorium New Calton Burial Ground, Regent Road Newington Cemetery...

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Church architecture in Scotland

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Expressionism and Modernism can be seen in buildings such as Basil Spence's Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh (1964–67), with a series of irregular chapels, with smooth-faced...

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Elizabeth Pirie

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died on 1 March 2005 and her cremation was held on 11 March at Mortonhall Crematorium. Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society, 1957 Vice-president of...

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Elspeth Janet Boog Watson

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died in the nursing home on the 28th June 1980 and was cremated at Mortonhall Crematorium the following week. Boog-Watson, Elspeth J. and Carruthers, Janet...

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1967 in Scotland

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Chairman of the Scottish Land Court – Lord Birsay 7 February – Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, designed by Spence, Glover & Ferguson (project architect:...

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Warriston

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opened in 1843 and is now owned by the City of Edinburgh. Warriston Crematorium was opened on 29 October 1929 on the eastern edge of the old cemetery...

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