Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a monument pillar located in the Scottish city of . A Doric column designed by the architect David Rhind, it is topped by a statue designed by the sculptor John Greenshields.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: monument to Walter Scott in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: “George Square, Walter Scott’s Monument”, “Scott Monument, Glasgow”, and “Sir Walter Scott column”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: George Square and Glasgow Queen Street railway station.

Square
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is the principal civic square in the city of , Scotland.

Railway station
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Glasgow Queen Street is a passenger railway terminus serving the city of , Scotland. is situated 540 feet northwest of Scott Monument.

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, also known as Glasgow War Memorial…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Glasgow and Merchant City.

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is the largest city in Scotland on in the Central Belt.

Quarter
The , a new name introduced through urban…

Quarter
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is a district within the city of , Scotland.

Scott Monument

Latitude
55.86116° or 55° 51′ 40″ north
Longitude
-4.25017° or 4° 15′ 1″ west
Height
79 feet (24 metres)
Open location code
9C7QVP6X+FW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 204819288
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q17567456
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Glasgow City Chambers and Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: George Square and Robert Burns Statue.

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Worth a closer look: Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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