World War I memorial

Scots American War Memorial

United Kingdom City of Edinburgh category B listed building

About

The Scottish American Memorial, or Scots American War Memorial, is in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. It was called "The Call 1914", and it was erected in 1927 and shows a kilted infantryman looking towards Castle Rock. Behind the main statue is a frieze showing queues of men answering the call by following a kilted pipe band.

The memorial was given by Scottish-Americans to honour Scots who had served in the first World War. It is designated a Category B listed building by Historic Scotland.

Details

Type: World War I memorial
Country: United Kingdom
Located in: City of Edinburgh
Heritage: category B listed building
Inception: 1923
Coordinates: 55.95100, -3.20105
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Landmarks nearby

Princes Street Gardens

Ross Fountain

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

Museum of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

National War Museum

Edinburgh Castle

St Margaret's

Charlotte Baptist Chapel

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