DESCRIPTION
This project started in 2018 when I designed and manufactured 10 copies of a 2D, laser cut, Glasgow-themed chess set, which I sold in Princes Square, Glasgow.
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In 2021 my mate Michael and I then set out to try and design and manufacture a 3D version.
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The product is a custom chess set, with pieces based on iconic landmarks around our hometown, Glasgow, from mostly around the Clydeside area.
DESCRIPTION
This project started in 2018 when I designed and manufactured 10 copies of a 2D, laser cut, Glasgow-themed chess set, which I sold in Princes Square, Glasgow.
​
In 2021 my mate Michael and I then set out to try and design and manufacture a 3D version.
​
The product is a custom chess set, with pieces based on iconic landmarks around our hometown, Glasgow, from mostly around the Clydeside area.
DESCRIPTION
This project started in 2018 when I designed and manufactured 10 copies of a 2D, laser cut, Glasgow-themed chess set, which I sold in Princes Square, Glasgow.
​
In 2021 my mate Michael and I then set out to try and design and manufacture a 3D version.
​
The product is a custom chess set, with pieces based on iconic landmarks around our hometown, Glasgow, from mostly around the Clydeside area.
DESCRIPTION
This project started in 2018 when I designed and manufactured 10 copies of a 2D, laser cut, Glasgow-themed chess set, which I sold in Princes Square, Glasgow.
​
In 2021 my mate Michael and I then set out to try and design and manufacture a 3D version.
​
The product is a custom chess set, with pieces based on iconic landmarks around our hometown, Glasgow, from mostly around the Clydeside area.
MEET THE PIECES
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SIR WALTER SCOTT MONUMENT
The Queen
Standing proudly in Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. A must-visit for tourists and locals alike. Dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, a novelist, poet, historian and playwright born in the old town of Edinburgh, it is one of the largest monuments to a writer anywhere in the world.
EDINBURGH CASTLE
The Rook
Edinburgh Castle was built in the 11th century on an extinct volcano. One of the most important strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle was involved in many historical conflicts including the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. The Castle is Scotland's most visited paid tourist attractions, with over 2.2 million visitors in 2019.
DUGALD STEWART MONUMENT
The Bishop
Dugald Stewart was a professor at the University of Edinburgh, holding the chair of moral philosophy from 1786 until he died in 1828. This iconic Edinburgh landmark sits high on Calton hill and overlooks the city, with Edinburgh Castle, Sir Walter Scott Monument and more visible from its vantage point.
GREYFRIARS BOBBY STATUE
The Knight
The story of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye terrier who loyally guarded his owner's grave for 14 years before his eventual death in 1872, is one which draws a huge number of tourists to visit his statue near the Greyfriars Kirkyard. If you are looking for another reason to visit - apparently rubbing his nose brings you luck!
