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Simon Nevola said… by that huge gothic spire, Sir Walter Scott's Monument and weaves through town highlighting areas of note… continue reading »
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Brisbird said… it. No wonder the castle was never taken by assault. We catch a glimpse of the Scott's Monument… continue reading »
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Alberto33 said… good spot for a picnic lunch. It’s also home to the gothic Scott Monument where you can climb… continue reading »
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rachy-rach said… and I climbed the Scott's Monument. It was soooo high, and quite scary to climb as there were really… continue reading »
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Janna Bird said…Scott monument This past week has been interesting. Classes have now started and I must admit I… continue reading »
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Ezby said… Gorgeous city, really loved it - went to the castle, Scott monument, Princes Street, tour bus… continue reading »
More information on Scott Monument
Completed 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 by Sir John Steel. The statue is carved from a single block of Carrara marble while the sculptural decorations on the sandstone spire show 16 Scottish writers and 64 characters from Sir Walter Scott's novels. There are 287 steps to the highest gallery - the view is more than worth the effort. The monument will retain its distinctive black colour for the foreseeable future, as sandblasting was deemed too dangerous for its slender stonework.
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