Sir Walter Scott Statue
Sir Walter Scott Statue
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alibatty🦇
دندي, UK21,946 مساهمة
بمفردك • أكتوبر 2024
Quite simply, you couldn’t miss this 80ft tall statue of the celebrated 19th century Scottish novelist & poet Sir Walter Scott , standing upon a towering Doric column, in George Square. He wrote historical classics such as “Ivanhoe”, “Rob Roy”, “Waverley” & “The Bride of Lammermoor”, and penned the well-known quote - “O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” This life size statue in memory of the man, was designed by John Greenshields, the polished ashlar base & column by David Rhind, and it was unveiled in 1837 - 5 years after the death of the prominent author.
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claudio d
Viterbo, إيطاليا45,437 مساهمة
زوجان • يوليو 2024
At the center of the beautiful George Square is this tall fluted column, on top of which is placed the statue of Walter Scott, certainly not clearly visible from the ground, while you definitely notice the large and massive quadrangular base. It was erected in 1837, a few years before the neo-Gothic monument dedicated to the same writer in Edinburgh, but the latter of quite another architectural and artistic importance.
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johnnymac2017
Kilmacolm, UK1,329 مساهمة
بمفردك • أغسطس 2023
Scott is one of Scotland's greatest authors, and was very famous in his lifetime for novels such as Ivanhoe and Rob Roy
The column is so tall, 75 feet or thereby, that you cannot actually see who it is, and only know from the plaque on the plinth so very easy to miss.
The column is so tall, 75 feet or thereby, that you cannot actually see who it is, and only know from the plaque on the plinth so very easy to miss.
كُتب بتاريخ 25 أغسطس 2023
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Gippsland, أستراليا95,245 مساهمة
أبريل 2023
Walter was educated at Edinburgh and also for a time at the grammar school at Kelso. In 1786 he was apprenticed to his father as writer to the signet, a Scots equivalent of the English solicitor (attorney). His study and practice of law were somewhat half-hearted, for his immense youthful energy was diverted into social activities and into miscellaneous readings in Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Latin. After a very deeply felt early disappointment in love, he married, in December 1797, Charlotte Carpenter, of a French royalist family, with whom he lived happily until her death in 1826.
He was a celebrated Scottish historian, novelist, poet, and playwright...so it seems right that he takes pride of place in this square. An interesting fact about him is in 1786, when Scott was just 15, he bumped into Scotland's celebrated poet at a party thrown by philosopher Adam Ferguson. The two didn't speak much, but Scott later remembered being struck by the poet's dignity and the emotion that glowed in his eyes. Burns in turn appears to have been impressed by the young Scott's knowledge of poetry.
Another tidbit about him is he found the Scottish Crown Jewels. For 111 years, Scotland's precious state jewels were actually lost. But because of his detailed study of Scottish history, Scott had an inkling that they might be hidden away in the walled up Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle.
When he asked the Prince Regent (the future King George IV) to search it, the prince agreed as he was a fan of Scott's writings. So in 1818, they broke down the wall and found the crown, sceptre and sword of state locked away in an old oak chest. As a reward, Scott was honoured with a baronet.
Believe it or not, it was Sir Walter who conjured up this fashion magazine term. It had a bit of a different meaning than it does now though — he actually took it from the old Scottish word 'gramarye', which means a spell that enchants the eye. It appears in his 1805 poem, 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel'.
There is so much to celebrate in one's man life and you will not get it all from standing there staring up at his statue... but it gives you a glimpse into why he is here.
He was a celebrated Scottish historian, novelist, poet, and playwright...so it seems right that he takes pride of place in this square. An interesting fact about him is in 1786, when Scott was just 15, he bumped into Scotland's celebrated poet at a party thrown by philosopher Adam Ferguson. The two didn't speak much, but Scott later remembered being struck by the poet's dignity and the emotion that glowed in his eyes. Burns in turn appears to have been impressed by the young Scott's knowledge of poetry.
Another tidbit about him is he found the Scottish Crown Jewels. For 111 years, Scotland's precious state jewels were actually lost. But because of his detailed study of Scottish history, Scott had an inkling that they might be hidden away in the walled up Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle.
When he asked the Prince Regent (the future King George IV) to search it, the prince agreed as he was a fan of Scott's writings. So in 1818, they broke down the wall and found the crown, sceptre and sword of state locked away in an old oak chest. As a reward, Scott was honoured with a baronet.
Believe it or not, it was Sir Walter who conjured up this fashion magazine term. It had a bit of a different meaning than it does now though — he actually took it from the old Scottish word 'gramarye', which means a spell that enchants the eye. It appears in his 1805 poem, 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel'.
There is so much to celebrate in one's man life and you will not get it all from standing there staring up at his statue... but it gives you a glimpse into why he is here.
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The Hush-Hush Reviewer
Stoke-on-Trent, UK1,032 مساهمة
ديسمبر 2021
I often walk past this statue many a time, but I didn't actually know it was his statue which is quite remarkable actually
كُتب بتاريخ 1 يناير 2022
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,694 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2021
The statue commemorating Sir Walter Scott is located in the centre of George Square. It is atop a very tall column and therefore dominates all the other statues dotted around the square.
When I visited there were loads of pigeons on the monument and there are flowerbeds surrounding the statue which is good as this prevents people trying to climb on the monument.
When I visited there were loads of pigeons on the monument and there are flowerbeds surrounding the statue which is good as this prevents people trying to climb on the monument.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 أكتوبر 2021
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TheShis
تل أبيب, إسرائيل44,717 مساهمة
يوليو 2021
This is an ordinary statue, placed on a tall yellowish column, located in George square in central Glasgow.
كُتب بتاريخ 4 سبتمبر 2021
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OxanaKsu
موسكو, روسيا12,836 مساهمة
أغسطس 2020
Памятник сэру Вальтеру Скотту установлен в Джордж-сквере. На площади много статуй и памятников выдающимся героям и жителям Шотландии. Статуя сэру Вальтеру Скотту на 80-футовой дорической колонне была воздвигнута в 1837 году, через пять лет после смерти известного драматурга, поэта и писателя.
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northants90
Northampton, UK3,161 مساهمة
زوجان • يونيو 2021
The large Doric column really sets this statue out from the crowd. It really takes centre stage in George Square. This part of town is a great place of people watching and the statue is added appeal to the area. It is interesting that the Doric column makes the person appear very important - but it is so high you can’t really see him.
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PookyCake
فيكتوريا, كندا14,940 مساهمة
مارس 2020
It is impossible to miss the Sir Walter Scott monument in George Square. Unlike the other statues that inhabit this space, the Walter Scott statue sits at the proverbial center of the square AND rests atop an 80-foot Doric column. Beautiful stone lion heads rest on each of the corner piers, giving the monument a heightened sense of importance. Indeed, the symbolism behind this monument is plain for all to see: Given Walter Scott’s international reputation as a novelist, playwright, poet and historian, he literally towers over all else in George Square. In addition, I cannot help but think there’s a bit of political metaphor going on here as well. Scott played a key role in the Romantic Movement, but he did so as a “high” Romantic and Tory; thus, the fact that he towers over George Square gains additional meaning.
As you observe this monument, which was erected in 1837, you will undoubtedly notice that it is showing its age much more readily than the other statues around it. It carries a green tinge throughout. Some may find this unappealing; however, I think it adds character to the monument and further helps it to stand out . . . not that it needs any help in doing that.
I will reiterate something I’ve said in all of my “statue reviews” for George Square: While attractive and aesthetically pleasing, I would not go out of my way just to visit the Sir Walter Scott monument. Instead, I would strongly recommend patronizing all of the statues in George Square in one go-around. That way, you make best use of time and learn about some of Scotland’s best and brightest.
As you observe this monument, which was erected in 1837, you will undoubtedly notice that it is showing its age much more readily than the other statues around it. It carries a green tinge throughout. Some may find this unappealing; however, I think it adds character to the monument and further helps it to stand out . . . not that it needs any help in doing that.
I will reiterate something I’ve said in all of my “statue reviews” for George Square: While attractive and aesthetically pleasing, I would not go out of my way just to visit the Sir Walter Scott monument. Instead, I would strongly recommend patronizing all of the statues in George Square in one go-around. That way, you make best use of time and learn about some of Scotland’s best and brightest.
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