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Title
Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (1806–1884), 5th Duke of Buccleuch, 7th Duke of Queensberry
Date
1884–1888
Medium
Binny stone & bronze
Accession number
EH1_GB_S015
Acquisition method
public subscription
Work type
Statue
Owner
Bank of Scotland
Custodian
Bank of Scotland
Work status
extant
Listing status
A (Scotland)
Unveiling date
7th February 1888
Listing date
14/12/70
Access
at all times
Inscription description
WALTER FRANCIS MONTAGU DOUGLAS SCOTT / 5TH DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH / AND / 7TH DUKE OF QUEENSBERRY / K.G. / 1806–1884; below this on a separate plaque: ERECTED BY HIS FELLOW COUNTRYMEN / AT HOME AND BEYOND THE SEA (both added 1932); partially visible on the Order of the Garter sewn into the Duke’s costume – HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Evil comes to those who think evil)