- We recommend visiting the Scott Monument during the warmer seasons. That way, you’ll enjoy the view from the top of the monument without freezing.
- The monument was constructed after his death. Unlike many great artists, Scott didn’t have to wait until his death for fame, he was popular during his lifetime.
- Under the imposing 200ft-high sandstone structure of the monument itself, there’s a large statue of Scott seated, sculpted by Sir John Steell in Italian marble.
- The Scott Monument is part of the Museums and Galleries of Edinburgh family. You can go inside and climb up the monument, but admission is by guided tour only.
- Español: El Monumento a Scott (Scott Monument) es un monumento de estilo gótico de corte victoriano erigido en honor del autor escocés Walter Scott.
- On the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, the great and good of the city came together to agree on a fitting monument to this outstanding Scottish literary figure.
- Scott Monument is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks, a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
- This is a Victorian Gothic monument dedicated to the famous author and poet Sir Walter Scott.
- Towering over Princes Street in the middle of Edinburgh, the ornate, 200 foot-high Scott Monument commemorates Scottish author Sir Walter Scott...
- The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott (not to be confused with the National Monument).