• The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second-largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí...
  • 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.
  • A statue of Scott himself is situated at the foot of the monument sculpted in Carrara marble by Sir John Steell. It depicts Scott and his faithful hound, Maida.
  • Inaugurated in 1846, Scott Monument is a Gothic monument built in honour of the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
  • There are 64 statues on the monument, mostly characters from Scott's novels, with some figures from Scottish history.
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  • Inaugurated in 1846, Scott Monument is a Gothic monument built in honour of the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
  • This article takes a closer look at a couple interesting facts about the Scott Monument, designed in honor of one of the most famous Scottish men.
  • In a public garden on the edge of busy Princes Street stands a striking monument to one of Scotland's best-loved writers, Sir Walter Scott.
  • Beneath the central arch of the monument is a statue of Sir Walter Scott and his beloved dog, Maida, carved from a solid block of Carrara marble.