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Burns Statue, Leith
Unknown, 1963, Photograph
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Burns Statue, Leith
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5656
Title
Burns Statue, Leith
Description
The statue of Robert Burns stands at the foot of Constitution Street in Leith. It is sited in the middle of a roundabout. The bard has a frock coat on and stands with his arm across his chest. His statue is atop a carved plinth with metal plaques attached. Behind it is the impressive Corn Exchange with its ornate dome and weathervane.
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Unknown
Date
1963
Size
16.5 x 11.7 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The statue of Robert Burns dates from 1898. It stands at the junction of Bernard and Constitution Streets. The bronze statue was designed by D.W. Stevenson.
Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.
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