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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

01:20

4.99km

60m

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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: February 12, 2026

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694 m

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 one sculptor. Originally named the Scottish Academy, it became the Royal Scottish Academy following the granting of a royal charter in 1838.

The RSA maintains a unique national position as an independent institution led by distinguished artists and architects to promote and support the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts through exhibitions and associated educational events.

royalscottishacademy.org/about/history

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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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1.19 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 kind, the top height is around 61 meters. You can enter the monument, a staircase leads up to a maximum of 287 steps to the highest viewing platform.

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2.13 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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2.33 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 is 32m high.

A time ball was installed in 1853 and is raised just before 1pm, and at precisely 1pm is dropped from the top of the mast.

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2.56 km

View from Calton Hill

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2.65 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.

The monument was completed in 1831 and is unmistakably based on the Athenian architecture of ancient Greece.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.02 km

986 m

471 m

346 m

160 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.46 km

455 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

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Scott Monument – Nelson Monument, Calton Hill loop from Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh

Royal Scottish Academy

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Nelson Monument, Calton Hill

View from Calton Hill

Dugald Stewart Monument

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