Scottish oil painting of Ross Fountain by Edinburgh Castle

An oil painting of Edinburgh castle from Princess Street
with the Ross fountain in the foreground

Ross Fountain was originally made in France in 1860. It was bought by a
local merchant ( Ross) and installed here around 1865.
The figures represent the arts, science, poetry and industry.
The background in the painting is Edinburgh Castle which dominates
the city perched on top of a dormant volcano. The oldest
parts date back to 1100 ad although there is evidence of it
being used as a fort as far back as 400 ad.
Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to the first King of the
United Kingdom here.