The Royal Regiment of Scotland Statue
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Statue
To mark the 20th anniversary of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, a statue will be unveiled in Edinburgh in 2026. The statue will celebrate our Regiment’s history, honour our people, and provide a lasting place of reflection for our serving soldiers, veterans, and their families.
The statue will be located in West Princes Street Gardens, between the amphitheatre and the Ross Fountain, with our Regimental Headquarters at Edinburgh Castle serving as its backdrop.
Designed by renowned sculptor Kenny Hunter, the statue will feature a reclining lion,inspired by our Regiment’s cap badge. The lion’s posture reflects a moment of reflection and contemplation, while its scale and craftsmanship will symbolise the Regiment’s strength, courage, and unity.
The lion will be cast in six separate sections, representing the six historic Scottish infantry regiments that came together to form The Royal Regiment of Scotland. These sections will be welded together, with the seams intentionally left visible to highlight the strength that comes from our unity. The base and plinth will echo this theme, constructed from six separate stones to emphasise the Regiment’s proud heritage.
The statue is not a war memorial. It is a timeless tribute to those who have gone before us, those who are serving and those who will serve. Furthermore, the statue to be a link to our local community and visitors to Edinburgh who will come to know who we are and what we stand for. It will be a place for quiet reflection and pride, where our soldiers, veterans, and families can honour the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future. It will also serve as a focal point for small remembrance events.
Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Robin Lindsay CBE, said: “This statue will stand as a proud symbol of Scotland’s senior line infantry regiment. It reflects our heritage, honours all who have served, and looks ahead to the next generation.It will provide a fitting place for reflection and recognition, not only for the serving and veteran community, but for all who visit our city and its gardens. Edinburgh is our home, and we are deeply grateful to City of Edinburgh and those who supported this project, as we mark 20 years of service at home and overseas.”