The Robert Burns monument

I love Leith :) and this monument has great times! Some times covered in snow, sometimes has a traffic cone as hat !! But it is always great to look at ! N who doesn’t love burns! I recommend going to Ayrshire if you like burns!

The famous Scottish poet’s monument has been erected in the 19^th century in order to commemorate his frequent strolls on the promenade of the Eastern pier which by 18^th century boasted popularity among the leisured classes. The monument is made of bronze, a very close copy of the poet’s figure, placed on a red stone platform on a big crossroad. All the wits and literati of society are said to have paraded there-​Burns, Scott, Carlyle among them.