Statue of David Livingstone, Bronze statue in Princes Street Gardens, Scotland
The memorial depicts David Livingstone holding a Bible, wearing a cloak and haversack, with a pistol and compass at his waist.
The bronze statue was created between 1875 and 1876 by sculptor Amelia Robertson Hill following David Livingstone's death in Africa in 1873.
The figure represents Livingstone's roles as an explorer, missionary, and cartographer who contributed to mapping extensive regions of Africa during the 19th century.
Located near the Scott Monument, the statue stands on a decorated pedestal where visitors can examine intricate details of the explorer's equipment.
The lion skin at the base of the statue references an incident where Livingstone survived an attack by a lion during his expeditions.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Creator: Amelia Robertson Hill
GPS coordinates: 55.95246,-3.19274
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:32
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