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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Edinburgh

Old Town

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

02:21

8.78km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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Start point

Train Station

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3.30 km

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden is worth a visit in all seasons. Very nice borders, themed gardens & greenhouses. Best time: May / June and autumn.

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7.89 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

8.11 km

Floral Clock, West Princes Street Gardens

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The Edinburgh Flower Clock was inspired by the 1902 carpet exhibition in West Princes Street Garden, commemorating the coronation of Edward VII. The following year, John McHattie, then Superintendent of …

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8.22 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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8.30 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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8.39 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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8.52 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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8.78 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

2.60 km

580 m

365 m

156 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

3.94 km

389 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh

Floral Clock, West Princes Street Gardens

Royal Scottish Academy

Scottish National Gallery

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

Scott Monument

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