- (Not everybody was a fan of the monument - Charles Dickens, after visiting Edinburgh in 1847, wrote: "I am sorry to report the Scott Monument a failure.
- In the centre of Edinburgh's Princes Street gardens stands one of the grandest man-made landmarks in Europe - the Scott Monument.
- While going up to the monument you can learn about the history of Walter Scott and more about the monument through an audio guide.
- Scott Monument, Edinburgh — commemorating the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. I love traveling back in time, that is only on the odd occasion when I do...
- As per usual, I close my eyes and focus on the first thing that pops up. This time, it’s the fabulously Gothic Scott monument in Edinburgh.
- 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.
- Get directions to the Scott Monument. Find many more curiosities and anecdotes about Edinburgh in our tours around the city.
- Beautiful views over Edinburgh from the Scott Monument on Princes Street.
- Set in the heart of Edinburgh, along Princes Street, stands a literary beacon like no other – The Scott Monument.