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The Scott Monument is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This Gothic-style monument is dedicated to the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Standing at 61 meters tall, it was completed in 1844 and is one of the largest monuments dedicated to a writer in the world.
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The monument features a series of viewing platforms reached by climbing 287 steps, offering panoramic views of Edinburgh. Designed by George Meikle Kemp, the structure showcases intricate Gothic detailing, including numerous statues of characters from Scott's novels. Visitors can access the monument from Princes Street Gardens, located in the heart of the city.