The Majestic Scott Monument: A Tribute to Scottish Literature

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, navigate to Edinburgh using the A9 or M90 from Perthshire. Upon reaching Edinburgh, follow signs for the city center and then to East Princes Street Gardens. You can use your GPS with the coordinates 55.952381, -3.193274 to get you to the Scott Monument. There are several car parks nearby, such as the NCP Car Park on Castle Terrace or the St. James Quarter Car Park. Please note that parking fees will apply, typically around £2.50-£4.00 per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Scott Monument via public transportation, you can take a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley Station. The journey takes about 1 hour and trains run regularly. Once you arrive at Waverley Station, exit the station and head towards Princes Street. It is a short 10-minute walk to the Scott Monument located in East Princes Street Gardens. You’ll find signs directing you to the gardens. Alternatively, you can take a tram from the station to the Princes Street tram stop (costing around £1.80 for a single journey).

• Taxi

  For a more convenient option, consider taking a taxi from your location in Perthshire directly to the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. Taxi services can be booked in advance or hailed on the street. This option is ideal for groups or those with heavy luggage. Expect to pay around £50-£70 depending on your specific starting location in Perthshire.

• Walking

  If you're already in the city center, walking to the Scott Monument is straightforward. From the Waverley Railway Station, exit onto Market Street, head towards the Mound, and then walk down towards Princes Street. The monument is easily visible from several points along Princes Street and is located in East Princes Street Gardens.