East Princes Street Garden

Category

Library Item

Item no

12650

Title

East Princes Street Garden looking towards the Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel

Description

Looking down the east side of Princes Street Gardens we can see the Scott Monument and the Balmoral Hotel with its clock tower. The buildings on Princes Street are just visible over the tops of the trees. Benches line the path at the top of the sloping lawn.

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 > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Furnishings > Furniture > Benches

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

Sport and leisure > Public accommodation facilities > Hotels

Transport > Infrastructure > Trails and paths

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