Monument sights in Edinburgh
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Scott Monument
The eastern half of Princes Street Gardens is dominated by the massive Gothic spire of the Scott Monument, built by public subscription in memory of the novelist Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832. The exterior is decorated with carvings of characters from his novels; inside you can see an exhibition on Scott's life, and climb the 287 steps to the top for a superb view of the city.
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
The memorials inside Greyfriars Kirkyard are interesting, but the one that draws the biggest crowds is outside, in front of the pub beside the kirkyard gate. It's the tiny statue of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye terrier who, from 1858 to 1872, maintained a vigil over the grave of his master, an Edinburgh police officer. The story was immortalised in a novel by Eleanor Atkinson in 1912, and in 1963 was made into a movie by – who else? – Walt Disney. Bobby's own grave, marked by a small, pink granite stone, is just inside the entrance to the kirkyard. You can see his original collar and bowl in the Museum of Edinburgh.
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Greyfriars Bobby
One of Edinburgh’s most popular memorials is the tiny statue of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye terrier who maintained a vigil over the grave of his master, an Edinburgh police officer, from 1858 to 1872. The story was immortalised (and romanticised) by Eleanor Atkinson in her 1912 novel Greyfriars Bobby, which was made into a movie in 1961 by – who else? – Walt Disney (a remake was released in 2005). Bobby’s grave – marked by a small, pink granite stone – is just inside the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard. His original collar and bowl are in the Museum of Edinburgh.
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Nelson Monument
Looking a bit like an upturned telescope – the similarity is intentional – and offering even better views, the Nelson Monument was built to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar in 1805.
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