Scott Monument (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Scott Monument?
What makes it 32% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed only at ground level; spiral stairs block buggies, there is no changing table or lift, so parents must stay in gardens or carry the infant, using distant public toilets.
Positives:
- Level Path Access: Gardens have wide, flat routes suitable for strollers and baby carriers.
- Convenient Seating: Benches are spaced near the monument base but can fill up during peak hours.
- Photo Opportunities: Open green areas provide clear sightlines to the Gothic spire without crowds obstructing.
Challenges:
- No Pram Access Inside: The monument’s interior narrow stairs block prams and baby carriers are required.
- Lack of On-site Baby Facilities: No changing tables or nursing rooms inside the monument building.
- Surface Conditions: Stone paths can be slippery when wet; watch for puddles after rain.
What is Scott Monument?
- A Victorian Gothic spire in Princes Street Gardens erected in 1844 to commemorate Sir Walter Scott
- A 61-metre-high sandstone monument featuring ornate pointed arches and an internal 287-step spiral staircase leading to four viewing balconies
- A memorial adorned with 64 stone statues representing characters from Scott’s novels and a central white marble figure of Scott with his dog Maida
What is so special about Scott Monument for with baby?
- Explore stroller-friendly paths around the monument base
- Enjoy free nappy-change spots and picnic spaces
- Capture family photos with the Gothic spire backdrop
- Benefit from benches and wide lawns in Princes Street Gardens
- Plan for weather and pack baby essentials in a small bag
Note: Scott Monument is 32% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Edinburgh for a more suitable experience.
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