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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

01:52

7.00km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.53 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.40 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

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Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

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2.76 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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3.09 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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4.26 km

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …

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4.40 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

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Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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4.48 km

Scottish National Gallery

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The Scottish National Gallery is one of the country's major museums and is well worth a visit.

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4.56 km

Royal Scottish Academy

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The Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture was founded on 27 May 1826 at Stewart's Rooms, Waterloo Bridge. The 13 founding artists consisted of 11 painters, one architect and …

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4.86 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

7.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

1.20 km

993 m

812 m

490 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

1.95 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

21°C

13°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from University of Edinburgh

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Victoria Street

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

Scottish National Gallery

Royal Scottish Academy

View of Edinburgh

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