William Burn 1823
The Melville Monument is 41m high and sits centrally to St Andrew Square, dominating it and views along George Street.
photo © Adrian Welch Sep 2006 with lumix camera
The Melville Monument is a fluted column atop which is the stone statue of Henry Dundas, Viscount Melville. Viscount Melville (or Lord Melville) was an aristocratic 18th century politician, but more importantly the King's Chancellor, and has been described as the most powerful Scot of his day.
photo © Adrian Welch Sep 2006 with lumix camera
St Andrews Square also includes the Royal Bank of Scotland HQ, built to house Sir Laurence Dundas and Bank of Scotland by David Bryce.
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