Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Scott Monument
The Monument was built between 1840 and 1846 with stone from the Binny quarry in West Lothian which was specially reopened for the 1998 – 99 restoration.
The project was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 55° 57.146′ N, 3° 11.606′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of Princes Street and Hanover Street, on the left when traveling west on Princes Street. Located in Princes Street Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2EJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Scott Monument (here, next to this marker); Adam Black (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Scott Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black Watch Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Edinburgh Municipal Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lodging of Sir Simon Preston (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The City Chambers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Deacon Brodie’s (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
Also see . . .
1. Scott Monument on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club. (Submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Walter Scott on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.