National Monument of Scotland

National Monument of Scotland

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Calton Hill is a volcanic hill rising beyond the eastern end of Princes Street. The hill boasts a collection of some of Edinburgh’s most important …

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Mar 8, 2025
It takes some walk or by bus to get there. Lots of tourists. Windy. On top of hill overseeing some part of outer city of Edinburgh. Worth viewingFull review by Wei Chong E
Aug 6, 2024
You won’t spend long here but in good weather the views are great and you can have a great time climbing on the monument and taking some fun pictures.Full review by Bryony R
Jun 2, 2024
She sits on Calton Hill and is beautiful but unfinished. She’s dedicated as a memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. She unfinished which they say is …Full review by EatStayPlayDo
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The National Monument stands in its unfinished splendour on Calton Hill and has been called a lot of names over the years, such as “Edinbur…
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The National Monument of Scotland, on Calton Hill, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fightin…
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What looks like mere colonnades up the hill from a distance is actually the charming National Monument of Scotland nestled on to…
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