As I may have mentioned the weather was amazing on Saturday in Edinburgh. Apparently it is rarely sunny and as you can see it was a clear and sunny day. All the benches in Princes Park were filled with folks soaking up the sun. I had to show this picture because this is a bustling downtown shopping area that was packed with residents and tourists. The park was a welcome respite from hustle and bustle. Plus, I had to show the monument. Scot (born 1771) was sort of a professional Scotsman, he reinvigorated Scottish nationalism/historicism. After his death, a design competition was held, and won by George Kemp. John Steell carved the statue of Scott but its the Neo-Gothic monument above the statue that really sets it apart. The monument, inaugurated in 1846, stands 200 feet high. There are 287 steps to the top -- I did not climb it.
Just goes to show you that planning and design are really really cool.
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