The statue of Sherlock Holmes, one of Edinburgh’s famous land marks, has returned after 3 years in storage.

The bronze statue of the famous detective was put into storage because its site in Picardy Place, at the top of Edinburgh’s Leith Walk, was directly in the path of the tram project.

The statue was erected in Picardy Place in 1991 as a tribute to author Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born in the street in 1859.

It was installed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to mark its 50th anniversary.

Lesley Hinds, Edinburgh City Council’s transport convener, said: “Commissioned to mark the birthplace of his creator Arthur Conan Doyle, the magnificent statue of Sherlock Holmes has been a much loved figure on Picardy Place since 1991.

“The statue has been carefully conserved and spruced up by experts at Powderhall Bronze and we’re delighted to see it back on public display once again.”