More photos in the vicinity:
The Balmoral Hotel
Royal Scottish Academy
Princes Street Gardens


This Gothic monument was completed in 1844 to commemorate the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott who was (and still is) popular for his novels and poems about the scottish history. The viewing deck on top of the tower gives a beautiful view of Edinburgh.
Scott Monument
Date: Feb 17, 2007
Longitude: -3° 11.55'
Latitude: 55° 57.16'

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This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-09