Scott Monument

At first Dad, me and my brother's girlfriend decided to climb on the Scott Monument. My brother has a fear of heights, so Mum decided to stay back with him. I think during our climb (one hour) he was kinda bored. The Scott Monument has some platforms, where you can overlook the city. But at the final ascent… Day 2 - Sightseeing in Edinburgh

  Another thing you just won’t miss is gothic Scott Monument on Princes Street! It’s built for Sir Walter Scott, a very important figure in Scottish literature.   The main streets were also completely full: August art festival took its place that week.   But enough of the city! Scottish highlands are the place… Edinburgh- the city of festival

Scott Monument in the city centre.   It resembles a stone Eiffel Tower, adorned with statues.   I strolled about until 6:00, half looking for a hostel and half just taking in the atmosphere of the Scottish metropolis.   I stumbled upon the SYHA… arriving in Edinburgh

He pointed out Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat, the Scott Monument, the Royal Bank and the Museum of Art with those lovely Egyptian sphinxes perched on top. Once we dropped off my bag, we headed back to walk along the Royal Mile, stopping first at St. Giles' Cathedral to have a look inside. A hollow… day three - 'House on the Hill' and Bear Cows!

  At least the delay in Edinburgh center gave me my opportunity to go to the top of the Scott monument which had been closed when I reached it the prior two nights. Roslyn chapel itself was very nice with its carvings, but overall, I guess I expected more.   All the hype from the Da Vinci Code I guess.   The canopy should… Roslyn and Laughs