Prince's [Princes] Street, Scott Monument, &c

Category

Library Item

Item no

6701

Title

Prince's [Princes] Street, Scott Monument, &c

Description

The Scott Monument dominates this panoramic view of Princes Street in Edinburgh. Other landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and the art galleries of the Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery of Scotland. On the side of the cobblestone road is a horse and carriage, just behind at a junction in the road is an ornate street lamp.

Artist / maker

Burns, Archibald

Date

1868

Size

10.7 x 16.8 cm

Type

Photograph

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 Edinburgh's Princes Street.

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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Galleries

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Infrastructure > Streets

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

(55°57′9″N, 3°11′33″W)

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