Scott Monument Edinburgh Scotland

Scott Monument

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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, built from Binny …

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Mar 8, 2025
The historical balearic buildings and parks with trees of different hues colour really make my Edinburgh trip memorable. It is so different from other cities I have visited. I am glad that I visit…Full review by Wei Chong E
Mar 4, 2025
I’ve tried to visit this monument 3 times, whenever I’m in Edinburgh. Different months, different times of day, there’s never anyone there.Full review by Ruth B
Jan 5, 2025
We saw this monument whilst walking back to the train station. It's pretty centrally located next to the park. Looked great when it started to get dark as it's lit up. You can actually go inside an…Full review by Pandamedic
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Sir Walter Scott was perhaps Scotland’s best-loved poet and novelist, so it is only natural that the nation wanted to pay homage to him, and …
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How much time do most people spend here?
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Hi, probably about 30-40 minutes maximum.
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Good Evening! Does anyone know if the "Banksy" sculpture is still near the Scott Monument? I read that it appeared in …
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Good Evening! Does anyone know if the "Banksy" sculpture is still near the Scott Monument? I read that it appeared in February 2017- wondering if we can see it when we are there in December 2017. Thank you!
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Thanks for answering! It was a sort of statue that resembles his art of a girl with outstretched arm for heart balloon. Instead of a balloon, it was a ball and chain.
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Can you tell me what the admission fee is please? Thanks.
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hi entrance is £5 see info below. There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Find …
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hi entrance is £5 see info below. There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Find out about Sir Walter Scott and the monument in the museum room. During adverse weather conditions (high winds especially) please check our Twitter feed @EdinCulture before travelling as the monument may be closed at short notice for safety reasons.
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Where do you get tickets to climb the monument?
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At the little door at the base of the monument facing the castle
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