It's one of Edinburgh's most iconic monuments, but the Royal Scots Greys statue was almost accidentally destroyed before it was even unveiled.
On Saturday, November 3, 1906, a mishap of epic proportions occurred as the capital's bronze tribute to the legendary Scottish cavalry unit came crashing down to earth.
The majestic Princes Street monument, a memorial to the Royal Scots Greys who fought and died in the Boer War, was being hoisted into position atop its rock pedestal when one of the chain supports suddenly snapped.
