West Princes Street Gardens

Category

Library Item

Item no

7901

Title

West Princes Street Gardens

Description

A path winds through Princes Street gardens. The ionic columns of the National Gallery can be seen in the distance and the skyline of the Old Town rises above the trees. A gardener tends the flowerbeds and people are sit on the benches. A bandstand can be seen in the centre of the garden.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1895

Size

17.9 x 25.7 cm

Type

Photograph

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.

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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

Sport and leisure > Culture > Bandstands