Cowardice or sense?

I've posted a photo of the steeple of Ayr St Andrews Church before, when it didn't have it's 'crown' of scaffolding.

I just thought that there was no way you would have got me up there to erect the scaffolding - even in my younger days when I thought nothing of hanging off rock faces anchored only by my hands. Is this cowardice or sense, you decide?

Ayr - Town Hall

The Town Hall in Ayr boasts an impressive steeple some 225 feet in height. I've also included a more detailed picture of the section at the clock level.

Largs - St Columba's Parish Church

St Columba's Parish Church in Largs, built of Ballochmyle sandstone with a 150 feet high clock tower, is a prominent local landmark.