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Adam Smith sculpture to tower over Royal Mile
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IT will be a fitting tribute to one of the giants of modern
thinking.
A towering statue of Adam Smith - the Scottish pioneer of
economics - which will stand 20ft high above the Royal Mile was
unveiled today.
Created by Alexander Stoddart, the celebrated sculptor behind the
nearby statue of Smith's friend, the philosopher David Hume, has been
warmly welcomed.
The GBP 250,000 work of art is set to be officially unveiled next
May at an event expected to grab international attention.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Baroness Thatcher - two
enthusiastic fans of Smith - are to be invited to the ...
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