• Designed by self-taught architect George Meikle Kemp, the Scott Monument has the distinction of being the largest monument dedicated to a writer.
  • Tartanware outside cover of an antique needlebook. It features a colour painted illustration of "Scott's Monument", surrounded by McKenzie tartan.
  • Inaugurated in 1846, Scott Monument is a Gothic monument built in honour of the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
  • We’ve been meaning to climb the Scott Monument for some time now but had never got around to it until today.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Behold the majestic Scott Monument, standing tall in Princes Street Gardens. It’s one of Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks and a definite must-visit!
  • Scott Monument Edinburgh Memorial Building. Commemorative Structure for Sir Walter Scott, Princes Street, New Town, Edinburgh.
  • The Scott Monument stands as a towering tribute to one of Scotland’s literary giants, Sir Walter Scott.