The Witches’ Well (1894) is a drinking fountain dedicated to over 300 witches burned at the stake here at the Castlehill in Edinburgh. Hundreds of people, mainly women, were executed at this site for crimes of witchcraft. Here, they were burned at the stake after being strangled to death.
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There are two Barbara Hepworth sculptures at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh. Read more
Edinburgh has steps — lots of steps. Some are lovely, tourist-friendly curiosities and others are not. Some are just short cuts from here to there. In the recent past, The Scotsman Steps in Edinburgh have never really given anyone cause to stop and ponder. That is until artist Martin Creed transformed them with a permanent public art installation in 2011. Read more
Fun and games with graffiti, art and commerce. Read more
Sculptor Antony Gormley is perhaps best known for his Angel of the North public sculpture in Gateshead, England. His work often uses the human body (usually his own) in public spaces. His artworks can be seen in many locations around the world. Another Place (1997) has been at Crosby beach since 2005 and is Read more
