🇬🇧 Edinburgh · Climb the landmark monument

🌍 Scott Monument | Scott Monument 📍 E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ 📸 Highlights 🏅 The second largest writer's monument in the world 🏅 Grade A listed building 🔍 Sir Walter Scott, a famous Scottish figure in the late 18th century 🔍 Victorian Gothic monument 🔍 Black building 🔍 Spire viewing platform 🔍 30-minute guided tour ⚠️ Lack of maintenance 💸 £8 - Adults 🧏🏻‍♀️ Revisiting the past and learning new things The black appearance of the monument is caused by air pollutants such as soot clinging to the rock, rather than the original color of the Binny Sandstone sandstone it is built from. 💁🏻‍♀️ Visiting Tips There are nearly 300 spiral stairs to the observation deck, remember to bring a pair of sneakers and a windbreaker before taking on the challenge! 💋 Recommended index 💛💛💛🤍🤍 #uktravel #edinburgh #scottmonument #ukattractions #uktravel