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City: Edinburgh
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The Scott Monument, East Princes Street Gardens. It was built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works (note: there is no lift).
Nearby Places
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Museum of Childhood
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Edinburgh Castle
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Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse
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St Giles' Cathedral
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Old Parliament Hall
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Mary King's Close
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North Bridge
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Gladstone's Land
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Scottish Parliament
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Camera Obscura
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
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Calton Hill
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Beltane Fire Festival
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Old Calton Burial Ground
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The Dean Village
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The Georgian House
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Fishing (Angling)
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Cricket Match
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6 Times
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Royal Yacht Britannia
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