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Ross Fountain

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The fountain is now painted in turquoise, brown and gold. According to the organisers, the paintwork should last for at least 20 years. The fountain has a new pump and will be switched on permanently.
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On 8 July 2018, it was re-inaugurated by Lord Provost Frank Ross and others, including the Head of Mission at the French Consulate in Edinburgh Emmanuel Cocher.
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It was purchased by gunmaker Daniel Ross in 1862 for £2,000 and subsequently gifted to the city of Edinburgh. It was transported to
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Water was turned off in 2008 and it was closed again from July 2017 for further restoration work undertaken by Lost Art Limited of
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in 1869 in 122 pieces. It was installed in its current position in 1872. It had some extensive restoration work completed in 2001.
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Switching on the newly restored Ross Fountain in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh on 8 July 2018
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New Colour Palette Unveiled for the Ross Fountain, Ross Development Trust website
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The newly restored Ross Fountain in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
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Ross Fountain springs back to life following £1.9m renovation
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West Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle
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Sommevoire
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Great Exhibition of 1862
Leith

Wigan
The Ross Development Trust
Hubert Fountain
"Other monuments: Ross Fountain"
Edinburgh City Council
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"£1.5m bid to save iconic Ross Fountain"
Edinburgh Evening News


"Lost Edinburgh: The Ross Fountain"
The Scotsman
New Colour Palette Unveiled for the Ross Fountain, Ross Development Trust website
Ross Fountain springs back to life following £1.9m renovation
"Water flows again at historic fountain in Edinburgh"
BBC
History of Ross Fountain
Ross Development Trust

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