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Scott Monument

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Scott Monument
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
Address: E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, UK
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH2 2EJ

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Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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This is the landmark monument to Scotland's most renowned author, poet and playwright, Sir Walter Scott 1771-1832. It is situated along Princes Street at the intersection with South St. David Street. The monument was designed by George Meikle Kemp while the central figure of Scott is the work of Sir John Steell. It was inaugurated in 1846 and to this day is one of the largest monuments dedicated to a writer in the entire world.nnWhat you see is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece with a bronze of a seated Scott, sitting with quill pen and a book in his lap and his trusty dog, Maida at his feet. The statue is flanked by multiple pillars, holding up a detailed Gothic canopy and spire that reaches 61 metres in height. The structure is ornately decorated with numerous figures representing characters from Scott's library of works, various Scottish monarchs and other poetic and literary figures from the past.nnThe monument is grand and well worth spending some time to enjoy. You can see it from various locations around New Town because of its height. But definitely worth viewing from nearby as well to appreciate its design and detail more clearly and comprehensively.
The Scott Monument is a magnificent Gothic monument in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, commemorating the literary great Sir Walter Scott. It is one of the largest monuments to a writer in the world, and is an iconic landmark of the city along with Edinburgh Castle. One of the world's largest monuments to writers: a towering spire approximately 61 meters 200 feet high, completed in 1846. 287-Step Spiral Staircase: For a fee, you can enter the tower and ascend the narrow 287-step spiral staircase to the observation deck at the top. Matsudaira
The first time I saw Scott Monument was from the window of a taxi — and I immediately had to snap a picture so I could figure out what it was and come back later.nnLocated about a 15-minute walk from the Royal Mile, it was absolutely worth the extra steps. The monument sits right near the transition between Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town, so it’s a great area to explore beyond just the monument itself.nnIt’s incredibly photogenic, especially with the dramatic Gothic architecture towering over the city. Around the area you’ll also find plenty of shops, dining options, and quick snack stops along Princes Street.nnAnd if you make it all the way to Scott Monument, don’t stop there — continue through the nearby gardens toward Ross Fountain for one of the best photo spots in the city with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Rising above Princes Street with its distinct Gothic silhouette, the Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh’s most striking landmarks. Whether illuminated at night or framed by the soft daylight, the structure reveals an impressive level of detail: arches, spires and carved stonework that capture the atmosphere of the Victorian city.nnWalking around the base offers a close look at the intricate façade, while the surrounding gardens create a calm contrast to the busy street. Even without climbing to the upper levels, the monument is worth a dedicated stop—both for architecture enthusiasts and for anyone exploring the central area.nnIts position makes it a natural point of orientation, and the views from the nearby paths offer some of the most photogenic perspectives in the city.nnRecommended: yes — for its architectural uniqueness and its role as an essential landmark in the heart of Edinburgh.
Dominating Edinburgh's skyline, the spectacular 200-foot 61-meter Scott Monument is a Gothic masterpiece and the largest tribute to a writer on Earth.nLocated in Princes Street Gardens, this towering Victorian spire contrasts beautifully with the gleaming white marble statue at its base. Carved from a single block by Sir John Steell, it features Sir Walter Scott relaxing with a book alongside his devoted hound, Maida.
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Edinburgh Princes Street 3 100 meters
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George Street (The Dome) 220 meters
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