The Granite Steps
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Granite Steps by Stephen McKay as part of the Geograph project.
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The Granite Steps
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 15 Sep 2018
These impressive steps, designed by Charles Wilson, were constructed between 1853 and 1854 of grey Bonawe granite from Argyll to link Park Gardens with Woodlands Terrace. The cost was £10,000, a substantial sum at the time.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.868262
Longitude
-4.280259