The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Elsie · Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 25 Location: Baillieston

I have just received a postcard showing the Abraham Lincoln Statue in Calton Cemetery, Edinburgh. This is in memory of 6 Scottish soldiers who fought on the Union side in the Civil War.
I cannot find this on the Project but thought that as it does commemorate Scottsh soldiers it would be of interest.
It was unveiled on 21st August 1893 - and apparently this is the only monument to the American Civil War outside of the USA. (I cannot vouch fot this!) It is also said to be the only statue of Lincoln in Scotland. It also depicts a freed slave - and it was erected at American expense.

Elsie

Adam Brown · Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:28 pm Post subject:

Elsie

It is here:

http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=692

Thanks

Adam