View of Princes Street Gardens

Category

Library Item

Item no

12120

Title

View of Princes Street Gardens, the National Gallery of Scotland, Royal Scottish Academy and Edinburgh Castle

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1905

Size

21.8 x 28.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens were established on the site of the Nor' Loch which was drained during the 18th century. West Princes Street Gardens contains the Ross Fountain and Bandstand, and the famous Floral Clock. Both East and West Princes Street Gardens house various statues of notable figures and the East Gardens are home to the distinctive memorial and tourist attraction, the Scott Monument. West Princes Street Gardens were originally for the exclusive use of the residents of Princes Street, but was opened to the public in 1876. City Architect, Robert Morhan planned the new park including the gardener's cottage at the eastern end of the West Gardens.

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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Parks

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Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Edinburgh Castle

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Princes Street Gardens

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Royal Scottish Academy