Albert Monument

The Albert Memorial stands in North Inch public park, a green space beside the River Tay in Perth. It is a Category B listed monument, a bronze statue of Prince Albert dressed in the robes of the Knight of the Thistle. The figure holds a plan of the Crystal Palace and faces south towards Charlotte Street. Queen Victoria unveiled the statue in 1864, three years after her husband’s death, while travelling to Balmoral Castle. The monument honours Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband of Queen Victoria. The royal family had stayed at Perth’s Royal George Hotel in 1848, their first time in a hotel. They could not stay at Scone Palace because the Earl of Mansfield was away. Sculptor William Brodie created the eight-foot-tall statue, which remains a notable landmark in the city. Visitors find a quiet park setting beside the river, with the statue standing on a plinth. The bronze figure is dressed in ceremonial robes and holds a detailed plan of the Crystal Palace. The memorial faces south, offering views towards Charlotte Street and the surrounding area. The North Inch itself is a large public park with paths for walking and open grassland.