IT HAS towered over Princes Street since the 19th century, a permanent tribute to one of the world’s greatest writers. But now Edinburgh’s Scott Monument has been overshadowed by a much more ...

On previous visits to Edinburgh, climbing the famous Scott Monument was on my list of things to do, but was bumped off in favour of some of the more publicised activities in the city.

A spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh were called to Princes Street around 3.45 pm today, Friday, January 5, after a report of a woman having fallen from the Scott Monument.