Monumental Edinburgh

The medieval city of Edinburgh has long been a centre of architectural heritage and design, as well as being extremely proud of its sons and daughters. Monuments and civic statuaries are the oldest and most obvious form of public art, and Edinburgh has a long history of placing these to mark important events and special people. They tell us about the history of the city – like a museum collection, but on permanent display in the parks and streets. They enrich the appearance of an area and make a positive contribution to the city’s cultural and community identity. Monumental Edinburgh reveals the events and people that have formed and shaped these monuments, and the traditions and stories they have left behind. Join author Jack Gillon as he takes the reader on a tour of the city, seen through the eyes of some of its most famous statues, and countless lesser-known monuments that often elude the notice of passers-by.