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The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland (interior, the entrance to the shrine) - housed in a re-developed barrack block in Crown Square, at the heart of Edinburgh castle. Proposals for a Scottish National War Memorial were put forward in 1917, during the First World War, by John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl, and Capt George Swinton of Kimmerghame (from whos Estate the stone originated). Sir Robert Lorimer, one of the architects involved in the Imperial War Graves Commission, was appointed in 1919, but opposition to a large-scale monument arose from the Cockburn Association and others concerned with the castles heritage. A more modest scheme to remodel the North Barrack Block was finally agreed in 1923, and the memorial was formally opened on 14 July 1927 by the Prince of Wales. Date: circa late 1920s
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1. The Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland: A Tribute to Heroes Past The Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland, stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of Scotland during times of war. Housed in the re-developed North Barrack Block at the heart of Edinburgh Castle, the memorial was a response to the call for a national tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of their country. Proposals for the memorial were first put forward in 1917 during the First World War by John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl, and Capt George Swinton of Kimmerghame. The stone for the memorial originated from Swinton's estate. Sir Robert Lorimer, one of the architects involved in the Imperial War Graves Commission, was appointed to oversee the project in 1919. However, opposition to a large-scale monument arose from various quarters, including the Cockburn Association, which was concerned with the castle's heritage. A more modest scheme to remodel the North Barrack Block was finally agreed upon in 1923, and the memorial was formally opened on 14 July 1927 by the Prince of Wales. Upon entering the memorial, visitors are greeted by the solemn atmosphere of the shrine. The interior, as seen in this photograph from the late 1920s, features an altar at its center, surrounded by walls inscribed with the names of the fallen. The memorial serves as a quiet and reflective space for visitors to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh is a testament to the enduring spirit of Scotland and its people, a reminder of the sacrifices made in the past, and a symbol of hope for the future.
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