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Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)
Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)

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A statue of the poet, in a striding gait, set at ground level. He wears a frilled shirt, waistcoat and jacket, and holds a book in his right hand clutched to his chest.
Title

Robert Fergusson (1750–1774)

Date

2004

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 160 x W 100 x D 40 cm (E)

Accession number

EH8_TG_S001

Acquisition method

gift from the Friends of Robert Fergusson, the Burns Society of New York, and the St Andrews Society of the State of New York, to the people of Edinburgh

Work type

Statue

Owner

City of Edinburgh Council

Custodian

City of Edinburgh Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

inset to floor, at rear: AULD REIKIE, WALE O'ILKA TOWN. THAT SCOTLAND KENS BENEATH THE MOON / WHARE COUTHY CHEILS AT E'ENING MEET THEIR BUZZING CRAIGS AND MOUS TO WEET; inset to floor, at front: AND BLYTHLY GAR AULD CARE GAE BY / WI BLINKET AND WI' BLEERING EYE / ROBERT FERGUSON SCOTS POET / BORN IN EDINBURGH 1750 / DIED IN BEDLAM 1774

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Located at

Canongate, Edinburgh

EH8 8BN

Located outside the gates of Canongate Kirkyard.