First mooted in 1917, The Scottish National War Memorial was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, on 14th July 1927. Paid for by public subscription, this remarkable architectural and artistic achievement articulated a nation's grief. Designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, who led a team of artists and craftsmen.
Contents: Foreword; Part One: From proposal to completion via controversy; Part Two: The artists, the building and the decoration; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.