The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built to commemorate the life and work of Sir Walter Scott, a famous Scottish author and poet, who is considered to be one of the most important literary figures in Scottish history.

The monument was designed by George Meikle Kemp, a self-taught architect, and construction began in 1840, five years after Scott's death. It was completed in 1844 and stands at a height of 200 feet (61 meters). The monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world.

The structure is made of sandstone and features a spiral staircase that leads to a viewing platform at the top, which offers panoramic views of Edinburgh. There are also 64 statuettes on the monument, which depict characters from Scott's novels and poems.

Visitors can climb the 287 steps to reach the top of the monument, where they can enjoy views of the city and the surrounding landscape. The monument is open to the public year-round and is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Edinburgh.