Scott Monument from St David Street

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

11613

Title

Scott Monument from St David Street

Description

A double image looking down South St David Street, Edinburgh towards the Scott Monument. The Gothic monument is decorated with statues and ornate carving. The buildings of the Old Town can be seen in the background. Shops and houses line each side of the road. A horse and cart carrying a large barrel can be seen making its way towards Princes Street.

Artist / maker

Begbie, Thomas

Date

1887

Size

8.3 x 17.1 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

City Art Centre

Copyright

The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries

This is a glass negative from the Thomas Begbie Cavaye Collection which is held by City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries.

The Scott Monument was built as a memorial to the writer Sir Walter Scott. Construction took place between 1840-1846 on the George Kemp design. Two hundred and eighty seven steps take you to the top, offering views along Edinburgh's Princes Street.

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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Business > Service industry > Shops

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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