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Granton And District

Scott Monument – Scottish National Gallery loop from Granton

Hiking trails & Routes

Granton And District

Scott Monument – Scottish National Gallery loop from Granton

Moderate

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hikers

Scott Monument – Scottish National Gallery loop from Granton

02:25

8.97km

110m

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: March 27, 2026

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2.30 km

Circus Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Have you heard of Circus Lane? Everyone has heard of Princes Street, but believe me this little hidden gem is the real jewel in Edinburgh's urban crown.

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3.95 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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4.16 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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4.23 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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4.30 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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5.77 km

View of Edinburgh

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8.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

3.41 km

831 m

822 m

258 m

Surfaces

6.95 km

1.55 km

352 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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11°C

18 %

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