The Disgrace of Edinburgh.

This was to be built as a monument to commemorate the many Scots who had lost their lives in long wars with the French. It was to be built as a replica of the Parthenon and building began in 1822. However, it soon ran out of money….. hence the the Disgrace of Edinburgh!

[Korcsog Károly]

It's really a shame that it's not finished! Thank you for describing the story

[Joan Robillard]

Makes for good photography

[Renee Salamon]

We were in Edinburgh not so long ago but we never saw it mentioned. It is a shame it’s not finished but it still has a presence. Great pov

[Jeremy Cross]

Fascinating

[Milanie]

Very interesting story to go with your shot

[Boxplayer]

Wonderfully striking.

[bkb in the city]

Very interesting

[John Falconer]

It’s huge!! They’ll finish it one day! Great shot.

[Nigel Rogers]

Visited this site last year on our tour around Scotland, did not know the story though. Fab views from up on that hill.

[Inga Johansson]

Very moody shot that suits the story.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot of this impressive monument. Some great views from around there as well!

Ian

[Pam]

That is a shame they did not finish it. The pillars are amazing.

[Paul Williamson]

Would they like the Elgin Marbles to enhance it?