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Monument to Sir Walter Scott - Edinburgh
Unknown, 1850, Salted paper print
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Monument to Sir Walter Scott - Edinburgh
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Title
Monument to Sir Walter Scott - Edinburgh
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A view of the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. The monument has intricately carved stonework, spires and statutes and a central arch. Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens are visible with buildings and a chimney beyond. Arthur's Seat is in the distance.
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Unknown
Date
1850
Size
15.5 x 19.5 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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