Statue Of Earl Haig, Museum Square, Edinburgh Castle is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 December 1970. Monument.

Statue Of Earl Haig, Museum Square, Edinburgh Castle

WRENN ID: solemn-forge-vetch
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 December 1970
Type: Monument
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

The monument is a bronze equestrian statue of the First World War Field Marshal Earl Haig in uniform on horseback. The statue is constructed at one and half times life size on a large flowing granite base, designed as though the horse and rider are crossing rocky terrain. It was sculpted by George Edward Wade and unveiled on 28 September 1923. Small metal plaque with inscription which reads 'EARL HAIG: This statue was presented to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay in admiration of the services rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal'.

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