Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Albert Memorial
Also known as: Cofeb y Tywysog Albert
In or near Edinburgh.
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1876.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Albert Memorial is located in central Scotland, in the City of Edinburgh, with the postcode EH2 4ET. The nearest railway station is Haymarket, which is 1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Albert Memorial is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1873, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area EH2.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Albert Memorial is a Gothic Revival ciborium in Kensington Gardens, London, designed and dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert of Great Britain. Located directly north of the Royal Albert Hall, it was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, who died in 1861. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, it takes the form of an ornate canopy or pavilion 176 feet (54 m) tall over the high altar of a church, sheltering a statue of the prince facing south. It took over ten years to complete, the £120,000 cost (the equivalent of about £15,000,000 in 2025) met by public subscription. The memorial was opened in July 1872 by Queen Victoria, with the statue of Albert ceremonially "seated" in 1876. It has been Grade I listed since 1970.
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Background
History
Below the Memorial is a large undercroft, consisting of numerous brick arches, which serves as the foundation that supports the large weight of the stone and metal used to build the monument.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9518, -3.2076
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH2 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Established
- 1873
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 1 km
- Opening
- | dismantled =
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w309203675 (ODbL)
- commons: Statue of Prince Albert, Charlotte Square Edinburgh.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Albert Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Albert Memorial?
- Albert Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH2 4ET).
- What is Albert Memorial?
- Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1876.
- How do I get to Albert Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH2 4ET.
- When was Albert Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1873.
- Is Albert Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Albert Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Albert Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH2 4ET.