Mercat Cross

As in other towns or Scottish market centers Cross Market (Mercat Cross) marks the city's main shopping, usually since medieval times but in this case somewhat later in time. This area was called Castlegate, which indicates its proximity to the castle and was next to the port, usual locations for markets. At first glance it looks small scale and the cross reminds us of the one in Edinburgh, after the cathedral, but it's quite different architecturally. It was designed by local architect John Montgomery, with a hexagonal base and Corinthian style finials and adorned with medallions symbolizing different Scottish monarchs.