East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12471

Title

East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Description

Benches line a path along East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. A grass slope is surrounded by a stone balustrade, stone steps lead down to the path. The ionic columns of the Royal Scottish Academy are visible at the end of the path.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

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. The park was originally for the exclusive use of the residents of Princes Street, but was opened to the public in 1876. The gardens contain various statues of notable figures, as well as the Ross Fountain and Bandstand and the famous Floral Clock.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Balustrades

Furnishings > Furniture > Benches

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

Transport > Infrastructure > Steps

Transport > Infrastructure > Trails and paths

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