Comments on: Lion Of Scotland http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland Unique Granite Sculpture Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:18:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pauline http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-1011 Pauline Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:14:51 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-1011 Thank you Lesley for your comment. You are not alone in your thoughts - many people were upset to discover that the Lion of Scotland had left Holyrood after four years where it was so aptly sited. It is now in St Andrew Square on a yearly contract with Essential Edinburgh. Goodness knows what its final destination will be - hopefully it will be able to stay in Edinburgh where it belongs. We need a benefactor. Thank you Lesley for your comment. You are not alone in your thoughts – many people were upset to discover that the Lion of Scotland had left Holyrood after four years where it was so aptly sited. It is now in St Andrew Square on a yearly contract with Essential Edinburgh. Goodness knows what its final destination will be – hopefully it will be able to stay in Edinburgh where it belongs. We need a benefactor.

]]> By: Lesley Scoular http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-1007 Lesley Scoular Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:38:43 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-1007 Is there anything one can still do at this stage in support of the permanent retention of the magificent Lion of Scotland in a suitable location (more suitable than a corner of St Andrew's Square!) I was not aware of all the foregoing, about which I feel both upset and angry. Is there anything one can still do at this stage in support of the permanent retention of the magificent Lion of Scotland in a suitable location (more suitable than a corner of St Andrew’s Square!) I was not aware of all the foregoing, about which I feel both upset and angry.

]]> By: Rae's Lion of Scotland at Holyrood http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-838 Rae's Lion of Scotland at Holyrood Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:10:15 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-838 [...] Lion of Scotland was on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. [...] [...] Lion of Scotland was on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. [...]

]]> By: Ronald Rae’s Creetown Granite Sculptures Celebrated http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-445 Ronald Rae’s Creetown Granite Sculptures Celebrated Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:05:37 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-445 [...] now closed. Tillyfourie Quarry, the source of the pink Corrennie granite Rae used for his 20 tonne Lion of Scotland, no longer brings down monumental blocks only stones for crushing. Unfortunately granite from [...] [...] now closed. Tillyfourie Quarry, the source of the pink Corrennie granite Rae used for his 20 tonne Lion of Scotland, no longer brings down monumental blocks only stones for crushing. Unfortunately granite from [...]

]]> By: Pauline http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-398 Pauline Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:23:27 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-398 Thank you for your comments. It means a lot to Ronald Rae to get this feedback from someone who is an authority on Scotland's heritage. I think the majority of Edinburgh's citizens and visitors will agree with you. The destiny of the Lion is now in the lap of the gods. Thank you for your comments. It means a lot to Ronald Rae to get this feedback from someone who is an authority on Scotland’s heritage. I think the majority of Edinburgh’s citizens and visitors will agree with you. The destiny of the Lion is now in the lap of the gods.

]]> By: Ronnie Cramond CBE http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-397 Ronnie Cramond CBE Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:33:33 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-397 The Lion is ideally sited, because it is a symbol both of power (Parliament) and Royalty (the Palace). It is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and was hugely popular during "Homecoming", when it was photographed by many tourists. It must stay where it is! It is a powerful statement of identity, and a valuable tourist attraction. How much better a Scottish statement, for tourists to see, photo and remember than the tartan tat that ruins the High Street, and demeans our international image.. The Lion is ideally sited, because it is a symbol both of power (Parliament) and Royalty (the Palace). It is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and was hugely popular during “Homecoming”, when it was photographed by many tourists. It must stay where it is! It is a powerful statement of identity, and a valuable tourist attraction. How much better a Scottish statement, for tourists to see, photo and remember than the tartan tat that ruins the High Street, and demeans our international image..

]]> By: Pauline http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-23 Pauline Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:41:37 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-23 Thank you Debra, for your kind words about Ronald Rae's sculptures. He greatly appreciated your email. He said to tell your daughter he thinks Clarence is a good name for the Lion. We hope it can stay at Holyrood for you and your daughter to enjoy. If you visit Cramond again you must see the Cramond Fish sculpture which was sited on the beach earlier this year - to find it walk approx. 100 yards east from the car park along the prom. Re. the Heavy Horse and Foal, it is now completed and at The Falkirk Wheel along with another twelve of his sculptures, including an Elephant Family and the fifteen ton Tyger Tyger. Thank you Debra, for your kind words about Ronald Rae’s sculptures. He greatly appreciated your email. He said to tell your daughter he thinks Clarence is a good name for the Lion. We hope it can stay at Holyrood for you and your daughter to enjoy. If you visit Cramond again you must see the Cramond Fish sculpture which was sited on the beach earlier this year – to find it walk approx. 100 yards east from the car park along the prom. Re. the Heavy Horse and Foal, it is now completed and at The Falkirk Wheel along with another twelve of his sculptures, including an Elephant Family and the fifteen ton Tyger Tyger.

]]> By: Debra MacGregor http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-12 Debra MacGregor Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:13:40 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-12 I'm a wife of a serving member of the military, and during an Edinburgh posting I lived in Cramond. My daily walks with my dog and my daughter took me past this wonderful Lion as he was being created by Mr Rae. Once finished it was magnificent but the really sad thing was my daughter cried when it was removed to its display position! Whenever we come back to visit she always insists we go to see it - she has claimed it as her Cramond (& Edinburgh) memory and we called it Clarence. Thankyou for these beautiful creations Mr Rae - may you continue to enjoy this great skill. We also experienced the main work in progress of the Heavy horse and foal but have yet to see the completed work. I’m a wife of a serving member of the military, and during an Edinburgh posting I lived in Cramond. My daily walks with my dog and my daughter took me past this wonderful Lion as he was being created by Mr Rae. Once finished it was magnificent but the really sad thing was my daughter cried when it was removed to its display position! Whenever we come back to visit she always insists we go to see it – she has claimed it as her Cramond (& Edinburgh) memory and we called it Clarence.
Thankyou for these beautiful creations Mr Rae – may you continue to enjoy this great skill.

We also experienced the main work in progress of the Heavy horse and foal but have yet to see the completed work.

]]> By: Rae's Lion of Scotland at Holyrood http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-4 Rae's Lion of Scotland at Holyrood Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:37:03 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-4 [...] Lion of Scotland remains on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate [...] [...] Lion of Scotland remains on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate [...]

]]> By: Rae’s Lion of Scotland at Holyrood http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/sculptures/lion-of-scotland/comment-page-1#comment-2 Rae’s Lion of Scotland at Holyrood Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:13:46 +0000 http://www.ronaldrae.co.uk/?p=6#comment-2 [...] Lion of Scotland remains on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate [...] [...] Lion of Scotland remains on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate [...]

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