Originally built in 1899 as part of the Scotsman building, this ornamental octagonal tower boasts decorative wrought iron and stonework, glazed bricks, and grand wooden doors and windows. Under the impetus of the Edinburgh World Heritage, the Steps were recently revamped as a stunning permanent public art installation (Work 1059 by Martin Creed). The main attraction of this grand public passageway between the city’s Old and New Towns is its staircase. Each of the 104 steps is clad in a different and contrasting marble from around the world, in every colour, shape and pattern imaginable.
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