Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

David Hume Memorial

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

David Hume Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh , David Hume Statue - geograph.org.uk - 4960255

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

David Hume Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

From the Wikipedia article

David Milford Hume (21 October 1917, Muskegon, Michigan, United States - 19 May 1973), was an American medical doctor and pioneer in kidney disease research and treatment. He was part of the team that performed the first successful kidney transplant. Hume also published a landmark paper on renal transplantation. He graduated from Harvard College and the Pritzker School of Medicine.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.9496, -3.1924
Postcode
EH1 2NT
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley0.3 km
Official site
www.nts.org.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Giles Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 2050428📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh

Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕nts.org.uk
Street artist outside St Giles' Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 4125241📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Fifth Duke of Buccleuch Memorial

Fifth Duke of Buccleuch Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕stgilescathedral.org.uk
Heart of MidlothianFlagship📷 3

Cathedrals · Central Scotland

Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian — Public artwork (mosaic).

Free👶stgilescathedral.org.uk
Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh📷 3

Historic houses · Central Scotland

Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh

Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

👶realmarykingsclose.com
Signet Library📷 3

Historic libraries · Central Scotland

Signet Library

Signet Library — library in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

thesignetlibrary.co.uk
The Writers' Museum - geograph.org.uk - 3529589📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Scottish War Poets' War Memorial

Scottish War Poets' War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶edinburghmuseums.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near David Hume Memorial

Places to stay

Mercat Cross, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 3509113📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

CODE - THE COURT

CODE - THE COURT — a hostel in scotland central.

Freecodehostels.com
The Cowgate and George IV Bridge, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 5997757📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

Safestay

Safestay — a hostel in scotland central.

George IV Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6582319📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

Kick Ass Hostels

Kick Ass Hostels — a hostel in scotland central.

St Augustine's Church assembly rooms - geograph.org.uk - 2052856📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

Bobby's Bunkhouse

Bobby's Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland central.

bobbysbunkhouse.co.uk
St Augustine's Church assembly rooms - geograph.org.uk - 2052856📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

The Residence

The Residence — a hostel in scotland central.

A former newspaper office, Cockburn Street - geograph.org.uk - 4570500📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

St Christopher's Inn

St Christopher's Inn — a hostel in scotland central. Brand: St Christopher's Inn.

st-christophers.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The tour must go on, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 6116211📷 5

Cafés · Central Scotland

Hideout Cafe

Hideout Cafe — a café in scotland central.

Freehideoutcafe.co.uk
OS benchmark ^ bolt - Edinburgh, top of Ramsay Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7902775📷 5

Restaurants · Central Scotland

The Witchery

The Witchery — a restaurant in scotland central.

thewitchery.com
The Magic of the Festival - geograph.org.uk - 2568408📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

156-158 High Street, Edinburgh

156-158 High Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The Creepy wee shop in the graveyard - geograph.org.uk - 2473109📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Public House, 30, 32, 34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh

Public House, 30, 32, 34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh , The Balmoral Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4960078📷 7

Restaurants · Central Scotland

Number One

Number One — a restaurant in scotland central.

roccofortehotels.com
George IV Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4809683📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Oddfellows Hall, 12, 14, 16 Forrest Road, Edinburgh

Oddfellows Hall, 12, 14, 16 Forrest Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

More memorials in this region

Cairn on Pyatshaw Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 375408📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Mutiny Stones

Mutiny Stones in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales Monument📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales Monument

Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕mountstuart.com
The Pencil, Largs - geograph.org.uk - 3604686📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Battle of Largs Monument

Battle of Largs Monument — Monument, dating to 1912.

Free🐕
Railway Bridge, Arbroath - geograph.org.uk - 744261📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Declaration of Arbroath Monument

Declaration of Arbroath Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is David Hume Memorial?
David Hume Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NT).
What is David Hume Memorial?
David Hume Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to David Hume Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NT.
Is David Hume Memorial free to visit?
Yes, David Hume Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to David Hume Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NT.