Princes Street

Category

Library Item

Item no

8330

Title

Princes Street

Artist / maker

Gordon, James

Engraver

Nichol

Date

1835

Size

30.4 x 39.4 cm

Type

Aquatint

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.

Princes Street is one of the main thoroughfares and shopping areas in Edinburgh. It was created as part of James Craig's New Town development and named in honour of George III's sons. With the exception of St John's Church there is no building on the southern side of Princes Street, allowing spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Edinburgh Castle

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Scott Monument

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

Transport > Land > Horse and riders

(55°57′10″N, 3°11′30″W)

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