Scots American War Memorial
Scots American War Memorial, World War I memorial in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland
The bronze memorial features a kilted infantry soldier facing Castle Rock, with a detailed frieze depicting men following a pipe band.
Created by sculptor R. Tait McKenzie in 1927, the memorial honors Scottish soldiers who fought during World War I and strengthens Scottish-American relations.
The memorial incorporates lines from poet Ewart Alan Mackintosh and displays intertwined escutcheons of America and Scotland at its summit.
Visitors can reach the memorial through West Princes Street Gardens, where it stands as a category B listed building open for public viewing.
The memorial cost ten thousand pounds to construct and contains the buried heart of its creator, R. Tait McKenzie, beneath its foundation.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1923
Creator: R. Tait McKenzie
GPS coordinates: 55.95100,-3.20105
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:25
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