Designed by Jean-Baptiste Klagmann, sculptor, cast by Antoine Durenne, 1862. Ornate gilded cast-iron fountain in the 2nd Empire style, quatrefoil in plan; 1st tier with lions' heads, scallop-shell basins and mermaids with over-flowing urns; 4 female figures representing Science, Art, Industry and Poetry above; surmounted by large female figure with cornucopia.

The Ross Fountain was displayed at the International Exhibition in London in 1862. It was purchased by the Edinburgh gun-smith Daniel Ross and presented to the City. It was shipped to Leith, and eventually erected in the Gardens in 1872. The fountain was cast in iron by Antoine Durenne, Maitre de Forges at Sommevoire sur Marne. Klagmann also designed sculpture for the Medici fountain in the Jardin du Luxembourg, and for the Louvre Fountain.

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By William Birnie Rhind, 1906. Bronze mounted equestrian statue of a uniformed rider with busby, on a rock plinth. Bronze plaque dedicating memorial in panel at centre of plinth.

The Royal Scots Greys Monument was unveiled by the Earl of Rosebery in 1906.

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R Tait MacKenzie, 1924-7. Seated bronze figure of idealised young kilted soldier, on stone plinth. Ashlar wall to rear with long bronze relief panel with carved inscription below.

The Scottish American Memorial was presented as a tribute from men and women of Scottish blood and sympathy in the USA to Scotland. The bronze figure represents 'The Call,' and is signed and dated by the artist, with stag's head symbol, to rear. The relief depicts men from all walks of life joining the forces, marching from left to right, with a pipe band to right. Inscription reads 'If it be life that waits I shall live forever unconquered; if death I shall die at last strong in my pride and free.'

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Adam Black (1784 – 1874) was a Scottish publisher, and founded the A & C Black publishing company. He was twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and represented the city in parliament from 1856 to 1865.

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