View of East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

14644

Title

View of East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Description

The Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel can be seen over the lawns and trees of Princes Street Gardens where visitors are enjoying a sunny day. The Michael Lin installation, created as part of the Jardins Publics International Art Festival during August 2007, can be seen situated around the foot of the tree in the gardens.

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.

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 Edinburgh's Princes Street.

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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

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