The Call 1914

This Memorial in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, caught my eye.

It was designed by R. Tait McKenzie who was a Scottish Canadian, and erected in 1927.

It 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.

[Jimmy Hall]

Nice shadows, Edinburgh is one of my favs

[Issi Bannerman]

@jiminyhall Thanks. For once, it was a sunny day!

[Casablanca]

Oh lovely, what an intense and striking memorial. I shall have to look out for it. We visit Edinburgh soon.

[Henri Russell]

What a wonderful memorial. Well captured. I love the shadows.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely light and powerful memorial

[Penelope Ann]

Wow how powerful in black in white

[Issi Bannerman]

@casablanca Have you visited before? There's lots to see and do, but if it's clear and bright, I recommend going up the Scott Monument on Princes street - it gives a great view all around. Also - if you like to walk, get yourselves up Arthur's Seat - it starts from Holyrood Palace. But maybe you know all that?!

[Casablanca]

@jamibann Only once on a freezing January weekend and we didn't see anything much! I know almost nothing about the city yet - all pointers gratefully received! Thanks for these tips. Copying them now.....

[Bep]

A wonderful memorial, Issi.

[Jennifer]

lovely with the shadow and in the b/w

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful statue and shadow Issi!

[Kathy]

So many gave their lives and their youth. It's good to remember all of them.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Taffy]

The memorial is quite moving, And your representation works perfectly. B&W was a good choice.

[Gayle]

I can understand why this powerful memorial caught your eye. Terrific shot and very interesting background information. :-)