Scott Monument tickets and tours
Discover Edinburgh in a horror sightseeing show and learn about the most haunted city in Europe.
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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
Book your 24-hour Edinburgh bus pass with unlimited hop-on hop-off access and 360º panoramic views of the city on a flexible ticket.
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Silent Disco Adventure in Edinburgh
Book your silent disco adventure in Edinburgh and get ready to get groovy! Meet your guide and have a boogie while seeing the sights.
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The Scotch Whiskey Experience Gold Tour with Whiskey Tasting
Experience Scotland's 5 whisky regions with a guided tasting tour showcasing the history, production, and alchemy of Scotch whisky.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience, silver whisky tour with tasting
Book your Silver Whisky Tour with tasting and dive into the history and alchemy of blending the perfect dram of Scottish whisky.
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Harry Potter Magical Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Take a magical 2-hour walking tour of Edinburgh and discover the city where the world of Harry Potter was conceived. Find out your Hogwarts House, and more.
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Original Harry Potter Tour Through Edinburgh in German
Join a guided tour through Edinburgh, exploring the city that inspired J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, and discover your Hogwarts House!
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Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app
Discover the dark history of Edinburgh through a self-guided audio tour using an app on your phone.
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Murder mystery experience at the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Book this murder mystery self-guided experience at the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Experience history in a new way, find the culprit and enjoy the hunt.
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Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Book your Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands tour and discover Edinburgh's connections to Harry Potter as you check out the scenery.
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The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
Book this haunted Vaults tour of Edinburgh to visit its spooky underworld, hear about paranormal activity and maybe even experience some first-hand.
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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles small group Day Tour
Book your tour of West highland lochs and castles. Discover the misty lochs and iconic ancient castles of Scotland in a day!
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Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh
Book this ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh now to explore haunted caverns and discover the city's darker side in the safety of daylight.
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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh
Book a tour of Edinburgh's underground caverns and learn the secret history of the city's Old Town with stories and artifacts from Georgian times.
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Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria from Edinburgh
Buy your Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria today and explore a little bit of Scotland and England in one day.
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The inside story
Standing proudly in Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. The 61-metre-high Gothic memorial – built in honour of the much-loved Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott – is one of the tallest monuments dedicated to a writer. Inside, there’s an exhibition where you’ll be able to learn about the life and legacy of the writer. A climb to the top guarantees sweeping views over Edinburgh and beyond.
Built between 1840 and 1844, the striking monument is known for its sharp black arches which dominate the city’s skyline. Marvel at the 68 intricately carved figures depicting characters and scenes from Scott’s novels. If you have time, conquer the 287 steps to the top of the tower and see the city from a new perspective – tiring yet rewarding.
