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Princes Street
Gordon, James, 1835, Aquatint
Princes Street
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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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