April through September: Monday to Sunday 10am - 7pm
October through March: Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm; last admission 3.30pm.
There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Find out about Sir Walter Scott and the monument in the museum room.
During adverse weather conditions (high winds especially) please check our Twitter feed @EdinCulture before travelling as the monument may be closed at short notice for safety reasons.The original estimate for building the Scott Monument was £10,175 10/- but it actually cost £16,154 7/11d . Extra money was raised by from private donations and a door-to-door collection throughout the City.
