Scott Monument tickets and tours
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Gold Tour with whisky tasting
Experience Scotland's five 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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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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Edinburgh Dungeon standard entry tickets
Go underground and delve into Scotland's darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. See, hear, and smell Edinburgh's dark past.
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National Museum of Scotland In-App Audio Guided Tour
Visit the National Museum of Scotland with this audio guided in-app tour that will conduct you and teach you about the museum's greatest highlights.
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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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The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl
Party hard with the best guides in the world while you drink up the city.
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Edinburgh afternoon tea with gin
Eat and drink at your pleasure as the vintage bus takes you on a wonderful journey of discovery through the city of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh afternoon tea with fizz
Discover Edinburgh, picturesque cobbled streets, Old and New Town from the top deck of iconic red bus.
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Edinburgh Harry Potter self-guided walking tour
Learn everything about the city link with Harry Potter and the author, surround you in magic through the streets, stroll around Harry Potter Trail.
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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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Chocolate tour at the Chocolatarium
Book your Tour of Chocolate at the Chocolatarium and discover the origins of this sweet treat, make your very own bar and tuck into delicious samples.
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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.
