Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Scott Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 24, 2018
1. The Scott Monument Marker
Erected 1840 – 44 to the Memory of
Sir Walter Scott Bart.
1771 — 1832
Born in Edinburgh, Lawyer and Ardent Patriot,
He Won Enduring Fame as a Romantic Poet and
The Author of the Waverly Novels
This Monument was Designed by George Meikle Kemp
And the Statue of Scott is by Sir John Steell
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.
this page online
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.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 24, 2018
2. The Scott Monument
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 122 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
