Location: Princes Street and Gardens
Top Things to do in Princes Street and Gardens
Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Princes Street and Gardens, Scotland
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
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1. Forsyth Sphere
2. Scott Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,739 reviews
A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Reviewed By Andrew081 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
One cannot fail to be impressed by the 61m high Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scot (his books included Rob Roy and Ivanhoe) Completed in 1846 the monument, on Princes Street, is blackish in colour giving it an eerie beauty. The spire is decorated with 64 figures representing various characters from the writer’s novels. In contrast to the blackened construction, the white marble statue of Sir Walter Scott, with his dog Maida, that shines. The monument is split into four levels, but there ere are 287 steps up to the top (cost £8).
3. Wojtek "the Soldier Bear" Statue
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Statue of Wojtek "the Soldier Bear" and his keeper unveiled on the 7th November 2015 by the Wojtek Memorial Trust to commemorate remarkable story of Wojtek and as a tribute to all brave men, women and children who fought in the World War II.
Reviewed By johnhp702 - Derby, United Kingdom
What a fabulous and moving story from when the world was in great danger and the heroic sacrifices of people and of course Wojtek who fought so that we could have our freedom, I loved everything about this.
4. St John's Episcopal Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By ian_dempster - Wigan, United Kingdom
As an avid Church visitor this is a most strikingly beautiful church inside. The decor is stunning with magnificent ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows. A very serene church.
5. The Call 1914
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Situated halfway along Princes Street Gardens sits this poignant memorial to the Scots killed in the Great war .The sculptor was Robert Tait Mckenzie and the sandstone designed by the Architect Reginald Fairlie . The cast was made at the Roman Cast works Brooklyn New York
6. Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial stands in memory of the stillborn an the babies that died soon after birth and cremated at the Mortonhall. Their cremated remains were cruelly dumped in a mass unmarked grave at a city crematorium instead being returned to the parents. Something that went on for decades until the scandal was revealed in 2012. This bronze baby elephant sculpture is embossed with forget-me-not flowers and located in Princes Street Gardens in their memory. It's said that an elephant was chosen because a elephant never forgets. I hope we in Scotland don't forget either.
7. Royal Scots Greys Monument
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By stevetV9366XH - Preston, United Kingdom
....... impressive statuesque memorial to those locals who fell in the 1899-1902 Boer War and served in the Royals Scots Greys. An immensely impressive and sizeable memorial entirely in keeping with what such a sacrifice requires - we have it all too easy nowadays and so we should never forget past generations who did not. One of the real beauties of Edinburgh is to discover and understand the stories behind the memorials whether they be dedicated to individuals or events - utterly fascinating.
8. Thomas Guthrie Statue
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By GauravC697 - New Delhi, India
Thomas Guthrie was a noted philanthropist and Preacher of Scotland..He was associated with Ragged schools .. the statue can be easily missed even though it stands right on the princes street..It is made of Portland stone
9. Allan Ramsey Monument
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Standing opposite the National Art Gallery on the mound this delightful statue stands beside the floral clock . Unveiled on the 25th March 1865. The sculptor was J.Steell R.S.A., SCULPTOR.....The architect was David Bryce It stands on a square pillar with the heads of notables on each side
10. The Genius of Architecture
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