Calton Hill
viewpoint · Edinburgh · United Kingdom
- Address
- Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public hill.
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About
A hill in the city centre with monuments, including the unfinished National Monument, and wide views.
Good to know
- A short climb; it is a good place for sunset.
Nearby
Palace of Holyroodhouse
palace · 640 m
The monarch's official residence in Scotland, at the foot of the Royal Mile, with the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Royal Mile
street · 650 m
The historic street running down from the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with closes, shops and pubs.
St Giles' Cathedral
religious_site · 810 m
Medieval church on the Royal Mile with a distinctive crown-shaped spire.
National Museum of Scotland
museum · 1.0 km
Museum of Scottish history, science, nature and world cultures, with a rooftop terrace.
Greyfriars Kirk
religious_site · 1.1 km
Church and historic graveyard in the Old Town, near the statue of Greyfriars Bobby.
Edinburgh Castle
castle · 1.3 km
Fortress on Castle Rock above the city, home of the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels.