Scott Monument, Gothic monument in Princes Street Gardens, Scotland.
The Scott Monument reaches 61 meters into Edinburgh's skyline with dark stone walls and intricate Victorian Gothic architectural details on each level.
Construction started in 1841 after winning designer George Meikle Kemp presented plans for the memorial tower to honor Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
The monument features 64 statues representing characters from Walter Scott's novels, with a central marble statue showing the author seated with his dog Maida.
Visitors can climb 287 steps across four levels to reach the top viewing platform, with the Museum Room located on the first floor.
The structure's black appearance results from industrial pollution during Victorian Edinburgh, when the city was known as Auld Reekie.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1840
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: East Princes Street Gardens
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-21:00
Phone: +441315294068
Website: http://edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venues/scott-monument
GPS coordinates: 55.95242,-3.19328
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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