The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic structure located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built to honor the famous Scottish author Sir Walter Scott and stands at 61 meters tall, making it one of the tallest monuments to a writer in the world. The monument features intricate carvings and statues of characters from Scott's novels. Completed in 1846, the Scott Monument is situated in Princes Street Gardens and attracts many visitors each year. Visitors can climb a spiral staircase to reach an observation platform, offering stunning views of Edinburgh and its surrounding areas.