Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. The tower is 200 feet 6 inches (61.11 m) high, and has a series of viewing platforms reached by a series of narrow spiral staircases giving panoramic views of central Edinburgh and its surroundings. The highest platform is reached by a total of 287 steps (those who climb the steps can obtain a certificate commemorating their achievement). It is built from Binny sandstone quarried near Ecclesmachan in West Lothian.

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Address: East Princes Street Gardens

Phone: 0044-131-5294068

Transport: 5-minutes walking distance from the Waverley Station.

Opening hours: April to September: 10:00-19:00; October – May: Monday - Saturday 9: 00-16: 00, Sunday 10: 00-18: 00

Fees: 4 Pounds