Love became bankrupt after a disastrous American business venture and the park grounds were sold to the famous industrialist Thomas Coats in 1866.

[3] He enlisted the help of James Craig Niven, a landscape architect, to redesign the park and gardens.

It featured a geometric layout, broader walkways, drinking fountains, rock garden and alpine beds.

Stained-glass artist and designer Daniel Cottier was enlisted to paint and colour the monument.

Provost Anne Hall, nearby residents and local youth theatre group Pace were part of the celebrations.