Accommodations in Edinburgh near Scott Monument (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

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Scott Monument (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

The Scott Monument in Edinburgh was built to commemorate Sir Walter Scott who died on 21st September 1832. George Miekle Kemp won a competition to design it and construction started in 1838. It stands 200 ft. 6in high (61 meters) and 55ft.(16 meters) square at the base. To reach the highest gallery you have to climb 287 steps. It is made of Binnie stone , throughout the structure there are niches, 64 in all which hold statuettes each depicting a character from the works of Scott. The statue itself was designed and built by John Steell and is made of Carrara marble, it is more than double life-size. The last stone was laid in 1844 and it was officially inaugurated on 15th August 1846. It is located on Princes street and is open Monday to Friday 9am till 6pm and 10am to 6pm on Sundays during the summer. In winter it closes at 3pm. Admission costs £3 (4 Euros).

Contact

East Princes Street Gardens,  EH2 2EJ,  
Telephone: +44(131)5294068 | 

Hotels near Scott Monument

  • Market Street hotel

    £140 per night
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  • Malmaison Edinburgh City

    £121 per night
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  • The Inn Place

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    Fraser Suites Edinburgh

    £162 per night
    Expected price for:Nov 2024

  • Phoenix Apartments

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  • Get Away Sailing

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