- Upon Scott's death in 1832, an architectural competition was launched to build a monument in his honour.
- We’ve been meaning to climb the Scott Monument for some time now but had never got around to it until today.
- The monument was constructed after his death. Unlike many great artists, Scott didn’t have to wait until his death for fame, he was popular during his lifetime.
- The Scott Monument The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott (not to be confused with the National Monument).
- Scott Monument Edinburgh Memorial Building. Commemorative Structure for Sir Walter Scott, Princes Street, New Town, 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.
- This monument was named after Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832. The tower is 200 feet 6 inches high and has 287 steps to reach the top.
- On the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, the great and good of the city came together to agree on a fitting monument to this outstanding Scottish literary figure.
- Scott's Monument as it appeared when nearly finished in October 1844. Masons working on the Monument, photographed by Hill & Adamson in the early 1840s.
- The Scott Monument is part of the Museums and Galleries of Edinburgh family. You can go inside and climb up the monument, but admission is by guided tour only.