NT2573 : Sir Walter Scott

taken 1 month ago, near to Edinburgh, Scotland

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Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott
The statue of Sir Walter Scott in the Scott Monument, with a waxing moon above. I wonder if that is supposed to be a plaid, or is it supposed to be some sort of Roman toga-like garment thought appropriate to honour the prolific novelist?

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NT2573, 6206 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Anne Burgess   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 11 November, 2024   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
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OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2558 7390 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:57.1405N 3:11.6011W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2558 7392
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