Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a towering Victorian Gothic monument dedicated to the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Located in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, its dark sandstone spire rises over 200 feet, making it one of the largest monuments to a writer in the world. Designed by George Meikle Kemp, it features intricate carvings, numerous statues of characters from Scott's novels, and a large statue of Scott himself with his dog Maida at its base. Visitors can climb the 287 steps to various viewing platforms, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Edinburgh city, Edinburgh Castle, and the surrounding landscape.