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Scott Monument


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Traveller Description: A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
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Attraction type: Monument
Address: Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EJ
Scotland
Tel: 44-131-529-4068

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4 of 5 stars
Brisbane
17 Oct 2009

I was very intimidated when I first saw the size of the monument- its huge! But the view from the top is amazing, so brace yourself and do the climb! Just take it at your own pace, probably not ideal for those with poor fitness levels. more

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5 of 5 stars
Sheffield
23 Sep 2009

For £3 this monument will give you a grand view of Edinburgh It has 4 levels to it for you to look from The top level has a narrowing staircase Highly Recommended more

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5 of 5 stars
Cambridge, UK
17 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I was wandering around after all the other tourist places shut and found out that the Scott Monument currently has extended hours (maybe because of the closure of the Nelson Monument?) £3 is a bargain as it is a lovely piece of work and gives you amazing views of the city from close up. It is a bit of a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Excelsior, MN
6 Jul 2008

I spent about two hours exploring the Scott Monument and enjoying the breathtaking views. During my stay in Edinburgh, I actually climbed the 283 steps twice! Do not miss out on this spectacle! I could see for miles in all directions and I feel like I got a full tour of Edinburgh. I could see across the Firth of Forth,... more

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5 of 5 stars
new york city
12 Nov 2006
6
people found this review helpful

An off-beat attraction that’s off the main tourist path, and located in the middle of Princes Street's shopping district is the gothic spire of Scott Monument. You can catch a glimpse of this darkly beautiful structure from much of downtown Edinburgh, though it’s not until you get close that one realizes that there are, seemingly improbably, people milling around the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jaen, Spain
24 Apr 2006

This momument was built in givethanks to sir Walter Scott, have an innimeral of steps but they give you a certificated of your happy climb. There´s a good walter scott referecials and you can see the better Edinburgh from there!! . Cheap, cultural and sport!! perfect mix!! more

no toilets
30 Jan 2004
2
people found this review helpful

I was very disappointed on finding that there were no toilet facilities/handwashing facilities at such an important landmark given that so many children visit the attraction annually. Otherwise i found the visit very exhilirating. more

10 Oct 2009

プリンスィズ・ストリートに建っているスコット・モニュメント。とにかくひときわ目立つからエジンバラの街に繰り出すと必ず目に... more

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Scott Monument Address

Princes Street Gardens | Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, Scotland
Tel: 44-131-529-4068