Scott Monument
Monument
GB
Major Landmark
The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second largest monument to a writer in the world.
Visitor Info
Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Details
Address: East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Country: GB
Category: Monument
Importance: Major Landmark (8/10)
External Resources
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