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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh

01:27

5.35km

70m

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: May 26, 2026

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1.09 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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2.66 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

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Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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2.95 km

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

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The National Monument of Scotland occupies a commanding position, overlooking the city on Calton Hill.

Conceived as a memorial to the Scottish lives lost fighting the Napoleonic Wars, construction started …

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3.05 km

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

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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 …

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3.31 km

View from Calton Hill

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3.40 km

Dugald Stewart Monument

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On Calton Hill, a location rich with monuments, you will discover the Duagald Stewart Monument, a memorial to the philosopher who was a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment period. …

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4.85 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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5.15 km

View of Edinburgh

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5.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

690 m

440 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

1.14 km

524 m

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 20 June

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh

Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

National Monument of Scotland, Calton Hill

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

View from Calton Hill

Dugald Stewart Monument

Royal Scottish Academy

View of Edinburgh

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