Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dugald Stewart Monument
In or near Edinburgh.
Dugald Stewart Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Dugald Stewart Monument is located in the City of Edinburgh, postcode EH7 5AA. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the monument is free, but it is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Dugald Stewart Monument 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.
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Heritage listing
The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753–1828). It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair.
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Official information
The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower located on Calton Hill, designed by architect Robert Burn. Visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh and explore exhibitions related to Charles Piazzi Smyth and the history of the monument.
From the Wikipedia article
The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753–1828). It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair.
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Background
History
Dugald Stewart was a professor at the University of Edinburgh and a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment, holding the chair of moral philosophy from 1786 until he died in 1828. The Royal Society of Edinburgh commissioned the monument and selected its site in 1830. It was completed in September 1831, and is a category A listed building as of 19 April 1966. Playfair's design is based on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece, and is a circular temple of nine fluted Corinthian columns around an elevated urn, on a circular podium. This example of the architecture of ancient Greece had been brought to wider attention by James "Athenian" Stuart and Nicholas Revett's…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.9545, -3.1845
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH7 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days a week from 10am to 3:30pm.
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- osm: way/320974678 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dugald Stewart Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dugald Stewart Monument?
- Dugald Stewart Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- What is Dugald Stewart Monument?
- Dugald Stewart Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dugald Stewart Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH7 5AA.
- Is Dugald Stewart Monument a listed building?
- Dugald Stewart Monument is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Dugald Stewart Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Dugald Stewart Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dugald Stewart Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA.