We have finally agreed on a site for San Diego's gift of a statue of their Town dog, Bum. We have submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council and all going well it will be installed on Saturday 19th July 2008 just inside East Princes Street Gardens close to the entrance at King 's Stables Road.
At present that particular area is being renovated by the City's Parks Department and when completed will be a very attractive walkway leading from the Gardens to the Grassmarket. The statue will rest in an alcove created by a little low walled garden adjoining the wall of St Cuthbert's Graveyard. It will without doubt enhance the setting and we are convinced it will become a visitor attraction.
We are now in the process of preparing a brochure and posters to advertise the event and raise the funds to enable us to have a Gala Day. Edinburgh is renowned as a dog loving city and we envisage a parade of dogs with Pipe and Jazz bands in attendance.
We understand that our friends from the San Diego Sister City Association will be accompanied by representation from their City Council. So it promises to be a great day, but we do need support both physical and financial. We estimate the costs to be in the region of £10.000/£15.000, therefore donations are urgently required and any surplus will be allocated to local Dog Aid Societies.
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