- This article takes a closer look at a couple interesting facts about the Scott Monument, designed in honor of one of the most famous Scottish men.
- 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.
- We’ve been meaning to climb the Scott Monument for some time now but had never got around to it until today.
- We got to go up inside this remarkable structure and admire the view and learned a bit about the history of the monument and the life of Sir Walter Scott.
- Explore Scott Monument in Edinburgh with photos, map, and 248 reviews. Find nearby hotels and start to plan your trip to Scott Monument.
- Scott Monument is a tourist attraction, one of the Monuments and memorials in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- Tartanware outside cover of an antique needlebook. It features a colour painted illustration of "Scott's Monument", surrounded by McKenzie tartan.
- Have you climbed 287steps to the top of the Scott Monument. The Monument was built in 1844 and cost £16,154 Let Great Travel Images show you around.
- 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.