Archive | June, 2009
The Melville Monument
No tour of the architectural beauty of Edinburgh would be complete without a stop by the Melville Monument. To the uninitiated, this 42.6 meter high column was erected in honor of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, a renowned Scottish lawyer who held a variety of offices during his lifetime including First Lord of the Admiralty [...]
Continue reading...Dugald Stewart Monument
19. June 2009
If you are in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, you definitely should take the time to walk around to experience some of the many important monuments in the area. One such important structure to see is the Dugald Stewart Monument. This structure is located on top of Calton Hill and is hard to miss because [...]
Continue reading...National Museum Of Scotland
18. June 2009
The National Museum of Scotland, located on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, is a spectacular attraction that links past with present. The unique design is a literal walk through Scottish history. Ancient artefacts, beginning in the basement level, gradually give way to displays that take you on a journey over the ages. It’s intricate array of [...]
Continue reading...The Nelson Monument
17. June 2009
The Nelson Monument stands 106 feet high, contains 143 steps in a spiral staircase, and is proudly located on Carlton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland. Designed by Robert Burn, and constructed in 1816, the structure is intentionally tall enough to be seen by ships in port at Leith Roads. The illustrious tower is a tribute to Lord [...]
Continue reading...Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh
16. June 2009
If you are looking for an amazing art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland, then you need to visit the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. This Queen Street gallery is the space that plays home to the country’s national collection of portraits. The following includes some basic information about this world-famous spot in Scotland. [Image credit: airminded] Architecture [...]
Continue reading...Ross Fountain
15. June 2009
The Ross Fountain is located in the Princes Street Gardens of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is named, not for its designer who is unknown, but for Daniel Ross who purchased it for the city in 1862. The iron statue was designed and cast in northeast France at the Durenne Ironworks of Haute-Marne. It was displayed at [...]
Continue reading...The Scott Monument: Tribute To Edinburgh’s Literary Heritage
14. June 2009
The Scott Monument rises high above the flowers of Princes Street Gardens and the shops of Princes Street, proclaiming this author’s fame for the world to see. Its gothic architecture and foreboding presence make climbing its 100-plus steps a challenge the hardiest of tourists will find hard to resist. There is a price for admission, [...]
Continue reading...The Edinburgh Mercat Cross
13. June 2009
The Edinburgh Mercat Cross – located beside St. Giles Cathedral and Parliment Square on the infamous Royal Mile – is a sight full of both history and horror. This is the place where Edinburgh’s criminal class found their ears nailed to the Edinburgh Mercat Cross (mercat being a spelling of the Scottish pronunciation of the [...]
Continue reading...The Royal Side of Scotland
12. June 2009
The premiere visitor attraction in Scotland is without doubt the Edinburgh Castle which sits atop a volcanic rock at the pinnacle of the Royal Mile. There are various things to see at Edinburgh Castle such as the Scottish Crown Jewels which are on display, as well as the Stone of Destiny which is where Scottish [...]
Continue reading...The National Monument
11. June 2009
The National Monument of Edinburgh, Scotland is located on top of Calton Hill. The monument was created as a memorial to all the Scottish soldiers and sailors who have died during the Napoleonic wars, and was designed in 1822. Charles Robert Cockerell along with his colleague William Henry Playfair. They modeled after the Parthenon in [...]
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20. June 2009
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