Scott Monument and Fairground Attractions, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

14305

Title

Scott Monument and fairground attractions, Winter Wonderland Festival, Edinburgh

Description

The red and white tower of a helter-skelter fairground ride stands next to the Scott Monument against a dark wintry sky. A man stands on the pavement looking into Princes Street Gardens where the amusement park is situated. Another smaller ride is illuminated at the base of the Scott Monument and part of a large ferris wheel is visible behind it.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

During the Christmas period Princes Street Gardens host several attractions, including an outdoor ice rink, a festive German Market, and the Edinburgh Wheel, the UK's tallest Ferris wheel.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Scott Monument

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Amusement parks

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Ferris Wheels

(55°57′8″N, 3°11′35″W)

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Scott Monument and fairground attractions, Edinburgh