Monuments

Scott Monument button The Scott Monument Built to commemorate Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's greatest writers. In the heart of the city, it's a favourite with visitors to the city seeking the essential Edinburgh experience.

The Nelson Monument Towering over Calton Hill, the Nelson Monument commands magnificent panoramic views that extend from the famous Forth Bridges in the West to the mouth of the river in the East.

Sherlock Holmes Statue Other Memorials, Statues and Monuments

Contacts

Name: Museums and Galleries

Address: Culture and Sport, Waverley Court, Level C:1, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

Tel: 0131 529 3952

E-mail: museumsandgalleries

Did you know ?

Over 100,000 people each year climb the Scott and Nelson Monuments to sample the magnificent views of the city and beyond.