Edinburgh's famous jawbone arch landmark will not be returned to its previous spot in the city centre as it is 'too fragile'. Instead, a similar bronze replica will take its place.
The four whale bones that, until 2014, were located in the Meadows, were removed eight years ago for restoration works, but in an Edinburgh Council committee agenda for Tuesday, it has been revealed that the iconic landmark will not return to its former glory due to fears about the fragility of the sculpture.
The bones stood from Marchmont to the Meadows from 1887 until 2014 and were donated to the city after hosting them in the Orkney and Fair Isle Knitters' Stall.
