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Calton Hill

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Regent Road, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3DG+44 131 200 2000

  • Hours:

    Nelson Monument Apr.-Sept., Mon. 1-6, Tues.-Sat. 10-6; Oct.-Mar., Mon.-Sat. 10-3

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    £3 Nelson Monument

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Carlton Hill

by Matwt

London, Australia

April 29, 2002

One of the best thing about Edinburgh is that even though it is not a cheap city, the views are free and there are several places from where you can get a great view of the city. One is Carlton Hill. North East of the Old Town. Unfortunately, ...Read more

From journal Edinburgh in Spring

Calton Hill
Calton Hill

by artslover

Calgary, Alberta

March 15, 2006

Calton Hill is located at the east end of Princes Street. It is instantly recognizable as the hill with what was intended to be a Parthenon, like the one in Athens. It was started in 1816 after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, but never finished. It ...Read more

From journal Endlessly Fascinating Edinburgh

Edinburgh Monuments
Edinburgh Monuments

by Cindy Grant

Petersburg, Virginia

June 26, 2011

This is definitely worth a visit! There are several monuments on the hill, which is at the Holyrood end of the Royal Mile. The Acropolis with its Greek columns makes a great picture in the morning when the sun shines through them. Arthur's Seat ...Read more

From journal The Scotland Ghostour