Royal Bank of Scotland.

This house was built in St Andrews Square in the New Town of Edinburgh in 1773. In Craig's plan for the New Town This site was earmarked for St Andrews Church - however Sir Laurence Dundas commandeered the place for his own mansion. The church then was built at the north side of George Street.
The house was designed by William Chambers. Sir Laurence lost it to General Scott - a noted gambler, who staked £30,000 against it. Sir Laurence however retained the house by building a similar one for General Scott in Drummond Place. It later became The Excise Office and is now The Royal Bank of Scotland. Inside the Bank is a beautiful cupola. It is worth a visit just to see it.
The Statue is of John, Earl of Hopetoun.
**He is either a very tall man or his horse is very small!