Dugald Stewart Monument
View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill
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Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753–1828). It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking Edinburghcity centre and was completed in August 1831.
From Wikipedia,
The monument dominates the top of Calton Hill, just to the east of Princes Street. It was designed during 1823-6 by Charles Robert Cockerell andWilliam Henry Playfair and is modelled upon the Parthenon in Athens. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished in 1829. This circumstance gave rise to various nicknames such as “Scotland’s Disgrace”, “Edinburgh’s Disgrace”, “the Pride and Poverty of Scotland”, “Tait’s Folly” and “Edinburgh’s Folly”.
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Great shots.
Thank you
Love both of these photos. But the first one……….the detail is amazing. Thanks.
Thank you I really appreciate your comments
Mike
Great image of a classic scene. I have a similar photo posted on my blog from a trip to Edinburgh not too long ago.
Yes I guess its the Photo everyone takes when in Edinburgh though we all need our own memories, I bet yours takes you back and brings you pleasure. Thanks for a great comment
Mike
You can certainly see the ancient Roman influence on the Galwegians and Picts.
yes it has some amazing History