- Inaugurated in 1846, Scott Monument is a Gothic monument built in honour of the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
- Scott Monument is a massive tower built in honour of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish author known for the 'Waverley' novels, 'The Lady of the Lake' and others.
- Designed by self-taught architect George Meikle Kemp, the Scott Monument has the distinction of being the largest monument dedicated to a writer.
- Almost inevitably views on the Scott Monument were mixed. Charles Dickens said, “I am sorry to report the Scott Monument is a failure.
- Following the death of Sir Walter Scott on 21st september 1832 there was a widespread feeling in Edinburgh that a monument should be erected to his memory.
- Tartanware outside cover of an antique needlebook. It features a colour painted illustration of "Scott's Monument", surrounded by McKenzie tartan.
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- At the base of the monument is a statue of Walter Scott with his dog Maida, sculpted by Sir John Steele from Carrara marble.
- There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument, where you can enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
- One of the most remarkable Scott Monument facts is that there’s only one monument dedicated to a writer in the world that is taller.