- The Scott Monument, in the middle of Edinburgh’s Princes Street, stands just over 60m high, and is the largest monument to a writer in the world.
- 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.
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- Scott Monument, Attractions, Things to do, Edinburgh. ... When the Scottish writer died in 1832, local dignitaries came together to plan a fitting monument to him.
- Beautiful views over Edinburgh from the Scott Monument on Princes Street.
- 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.
- The Scott Monument in Edinburgh rises above the city at 200 feet and 6 inches tall and was nicknamed “The Gothic Rocket” by American Author Bill Bryson.
- Whatever its contemporaries thought, the Scott Monument is now an Edinburgh icon, and one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
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