Statue Of Sir Walter Scott, Market Place, Selkirk

Alexander Handyside Ritchie, 1839 with later alterations (Dick Peddie and Walker Todd, 1932, new base). Square-plan base and pedestal of 2 stages, battered 2nd stage with leaf and dart and cornice; full-height pedestrian statue. Painted ashlar (?). To NW elevation, at base, plaque commemorating centenary (1832-1932) of Sir Walter Scott, unveiled by the Duke of Buccleuch; at 1st stage of pedestal carved with original commemoration, when statue erected; winged lute, with Waverley carved to ribbon, at panel, 2nd stage; base with statue, robed as Sheriff in contraposto stance with stick. Selkirk motif at 1st stage of NE elevation; wreath at 2nd stage. Wreath to each stage of SE elevation. Heraldic emblem (of Scott) to SW at 1st stage; wreath at 2nd stage above.