Edinburgh at Night (Royal Scots Greys Monument)

Das Royal Scots Grey Monument gedenkt dem schottischen Kavallerie-Regiment, "The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons", das 1707 im Zuge der Union mit UK (England) der Britischen Armee beigetreten ist und von 1875-1905 im Zweiten Burenkrieg in Südafrika gekämpft hat.

Das Britische Empire hat übrigens beide afrikanischen Staaten (South African Republic and Orange Free State) besiegt, die daraufhin Britische Kolonien wurden.

Ist unglaublich wie erfolgreich und groß das Britische Reich damals war. Erfolge erzielten die Briten über die Jahrhunderte auch in Kanada, Hong Kong, Indien, Australien und Neuseeland.

Die meisten Kolonien erkämpften sich allerdings die Unabhängigkeit, sind aber noch teilweise Teil des Commonwealth.

Auch Schottland bekam 1999 mehr Rechte und ein eigenes Parlament. Viele Schotten würden aber gerne komplett unabhängig von UK sein. 2014 kam es sogar zu einem Unabhängigkeits-Referendum, das UK mit 55% knapp gewonnen hat.

Was sagt ihr dazu?

Monument to the Royal Scots Greys in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, erected in 1906 to commemorate the fallen of the Regiment during the Boer War

English

The Royal Scots Grey Monument commemorates the Scottish cavalry regiment, “The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons”, which joined the British Army in 1707 in the course of the Union with the UK (England) and fought in South Africa from 1875-1905 in the Second Boer War.

Incidentally, the British Empire defeated both African states (South African Republic and Orange Free State), which became British colonies.

It is incredible how successful and huge the British Empire was back then. Over the centuries, the British also achieved successes in Canada, Hong Kong, India, Australia and New Zealand.

However, most of the colonies fought for independence but are still partly part of the Commonwealth.

Scotland also gained more rights and its own parliament in 1999. However, many Scots would like to be completely independent of the UK. There was even an independence referendum in 2014, which the UK narrowly won with 55%.

Fascinating history, isn't it?

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I love sculptural pieces, they are simply a great show of art. That Royal Scots Greys Monument is gorgeous

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Consider writing down a more extensive post for Worldmappin ;)

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If I'm not wrong, British was one of the bigger, if not the biggest, empire of all times

!PIZZA

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I have heard about the British empire
This is a beautiful piece

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Wenn die Schotten jetzt abstimmen könnten, hätte die Unabhängikeit wahrscheinlich grössere chancen

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Yep, wegen Brexit, denke England wird wahrscheinlich kein zweites Referendum so schnell riskieren. Wäre zu riskant für UK.

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It's a fascinating story, marked by intrigue and transformation. Seeing how the British Empire evolved over time and left its mark on so many parts of the world is truly remarkable.

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We have a similar statue like this in our country. It's dated way back 1800' when our country fought from Spanish colonization.

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Cool! I hope to visit this monument in Edinburgh.

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History is always interesting. It looks like a nice piece too

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