Comments on: Lion Of Scotland

By: Pauline

Pauline — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:23:27 +0000

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

Ronnie Cramond CBE — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:33:33 +0000

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: Easy Like A Sunday Morning › Ronald Rae Sculpture

Easy Like A Sunday Morning › Ronald Rae Sculpture — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:14:46 +0000

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By: Pauline

Pauline — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:41:37 +0000

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

Debra MacGregor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:13:40 +0000

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

Rae's Lion of Scotland at Holyrood — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:37:03 +0000

[...] 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

Rae’s Lion of Scotland at Holyrood — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:13:46 +0000

[...] Lion of Scotland remains on display at Holyrood till April 2010 on loan to The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate [...]