Nelson Monument on Calton Hill

The Nelson Tower was completed in 1816, to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, subsequently restored in 2009. It marks the highest point of Calton Hill (171m) and the monument itself is 32m high.

A time ball was installed in 1853 and is raised just before 1pm, and at precisely 1pm is dropped from the top of the mast.

The upturned telescope was designed by the architect Robert Burn, and was built between 1807 and 1815.

In 1853, a large time ball was introduced, which is lowered as the one o'clock gun is fired from Edinburgh castle each day.

Climb this monument for stunning views over the city!

£6 entry to climb the tower, but the museum on the ground floor is free (although donations are always welcome).

(edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/nelson-monument)

The Nelson Monument is said to be modeled on an admiral's telescope. Anyway, it crowns Calton Hill beautifully.