Scott Monument from Princes Street Gardens

Category

Library Item

Item no

1391

Title

Scott Monument from Princes Street Gardens

Description

Stereographic glass negative of a view of the Scott Monument from Princes Street Gardens

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1862

Size

11.5 x 18.5 cm.

Type

Glass negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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 Princes Street.

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. 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

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Princes Street Gardens

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Scott Monument

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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