Scott Monument Claimed

Scott Monument is a Gothic monument built in honour of the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. ​The tower, on Princes Street, is blackish in colour giving it an eerie beauty. The spire is decorated with 64 figures representing various characters from the writer’s novels.

It is the second largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana.

Facts About Scott Monument

• 200 feet (61 meters)
• Spiral Stairs
• 287 Steps to the top
• Stunning Views

Near By Attractions

Scottish National Gallery

Museum on the Mound

The Writers’ Museum

Mary King’s Close

Gladstone’s Land

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased from the Scott Monument kiosk on arrival. Please note pre-booking is not currently available.

Price

Adult: £8

Children & Students: £6

Family Pack (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) – £20

Opening Hours

April – September

Monday – Sunday: 10.00am – 17.00pm

October – March

Monday – Sunday: 10.00am – 16.00pm

Address

East Princes

Street Gardens

EH2 2EJ

Telephone: +44 (0) 232 529 4068

Website: http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Scott-Monument.aspx

Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk

** There is no parking close to the monument**