Description The monument is notable for appearing to be only partially complete. A local myth tells that the monument was intended to be a full replica of the Parthenon, but money ran out midway through construction and only one side of the structure was completed. The city of Glasgow apparently offered to cover the costs but Edinburgh was too proud to accept the other city's charity. As a result, the monument is often given the nickname Edinburgh's Disgrace or Edinburgh's Folly. However, some plans for the Momument only depict 12 columns, suggesting it was never meant to be a full replica of the Parthenon.
David Finlayson, Edinburgh Scotland Member Since May 2009 Artist Statement My collections of photos. Mostly taken in and around Edinburgh in Scotland they feature landscapes, flowers, some architecture and a few other things I have found interesting