Scott Monument, Edinburgh, United Kingdom : Reviews of Scott Monument

OverviewCompleted in 1846, this statue of Sir Walter Scott and his dog Maida was built 14 years after his death. The spire was designed by George Meikle Kemp and the statue was conceived... more

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Worth the climb!

by Stina

These 284 stairs are very steep and narrow but the views above are absolutely amazing. There are several levels to the monument, so you...more

Brilliant Views - if you can stand the height...

by A Yahoo! Contributor

Brilliant views across the whole city. There are 4 levels that break up the 200ft climb to the top through some very narrow spiral stairways...more

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