Good to know
- Tickets
- Paid entry to climb the tower; check the official website for current prices.
- Time needed
- About an hour including the climb.
- Best time
- Morning to avoid queues.
- Getting there
- Walk from Princes Street or Waverley Station into Princes Street Gardens.
Itineraries with Scott Monument
Scott Monument is on day 3
Scott Monument is on day 3
Scott Monument is on day 3
Day 3 of Edinburgh: Weekend Escape
The New Town
How Scott Monument fits into a day.- 10:00Scottish National GalleryThe Mound
- 12:30Princes Street GardensNew Town
- 14:00Scott MonumentNew Town
- 16:00Calton HillNew Town
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Scott Monument questions
How many steps does the Scott Monument have?
The climb to the top requires 287 steps.
Can you go inside the Scott Monument?
Yes, the monument is open for visitors to enter and climb during set hours.
Is the Scott Monument worth visiting?
It offers close views of detailed Gothic carvings and a perspective over central Edinburgh.
