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Scottish National Gallery – Scott Monument loop from Oxgangs

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Scottish National Gallery – Scott Monument loop from Oxgangs

Moderate

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Scottish National Gallery – Scott Monument loop from Oxgangs

04:11

15.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

381 m

White Lady Wood

Forest

2

5.96 km

Meadow Walk, The Meadows

Highlight • Trail

Edinburgh is one, if not the greenest cities in the country. Meadow Walk goes straight to the heart of town.

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3

6.38 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Highlight • Monument

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 …

Tip by

4

7.15 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

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

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5

7.23 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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6

7.30 km

Royal Scottish Academy

Highlight • Monument

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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7

7.58 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

8.30 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

9

8.53 km

West Princes Street Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The other half of the Street Gardens. The eastern part is beside the Scottish National Gallery.

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B

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

4.37 km

2.54 km

1.05 km

994 m

957 m

Surfaces

8.11 km

5.08 km

1.99 km

164 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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