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Adam Smith Statue Beside the Mercat Cross, High Street, Edinburgh |
Installation of the Adam Smith Statue beside the Mercat Cross
June 30, 2008
© peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk Photo taken June 30, 2008
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Adam Smith Statue |
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Adam Smith This statue of Adam Smith, was placed on its plinth, beside the Mercat Cross, to the east of St Giles Church in Edinburgh's Royal Mile, on June 30, 2008. Adam Smith lived in Edinburgh during the Scottish Enlightenment and is buried in Edinburgh. He was known as "the father of economics". |
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The Statue The statue, here, is being lowered into position on its plinth. The statue, which will be 20 ft high on its plinth, is by Paisley-based sculptor, Sandy Stoddart. |
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Unveiling This statue of Adam Smith is to be unveiled in a ceremony at noon on Friday July 4, 2008, by Nobel Prize-winning economist, Vernon Smith. |
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The View This view looks up the High Street towards Edinburgh Castle. In the background are: - LEFT: St Giles Church, with the Mercat Cross in front. The colourful figure, high up in front of St Giles Church is the unicorn on the finial of the Mercat Cross. - RIGHT: The buildings on the North side of the High Street, and the arches to the courtyard to the City Chambers. |