WATCH: Mysterious 'banksy' sculpture appears at Scott Monument
The art installation has been signed by an artist going by the name of 'Grantsy'.
Last updated 15th Feb 2017
A mysterious sculpture which has appeared at Scott Monument in Edinburgh has created a buzz among tourists and locals.
The installation is similar to Banksy's 'Girl With A Balloon' piece, prompting rumours that it could be work from the anonymous artist himself. However, the installation - which has been attracting big crowds - is signed by an artist going by the name of 'Grantsy'.
Staff at the monument arrived at work yesterday morning to discover that it had been placed there overnight. Despite having CCTV cameras in operation at the landmark, they were not able to identify the artist or group that may have left it there.
A council spokesperson said: "Staff at the Scott Monument were surprised to see the mysterious sculpture appear overnight. It appears to be a love note of sorts and certainly makes a statement. We were content to leave it on site for Valentine’s Day in the hope that the artist comes back to retrieve it afterwards. If not, it will have to be removed."
Our reporter Hope Webb went along to try and find out a little more...