Scott Monument

Category

Library Item

Item no

4112

Title

Scott Monument

Description

Several Edinburgh landmarks feature in this view but it is the Scott Monument that dominates with its pinnacles of carved stonework reaching skyward. The Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh Castle and the road along Princes Street are also visible.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1845

Size

28 x 37.6 cm

Type

Salted paper print

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 > Architectural features > Pinnacles

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Streets

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