Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Mons Meg
In or near Edinburgh.
Mons Meg — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mons Meg is a other 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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Official information
Mons Meg is a historic six-tonne siege gun that was gifted to King James II in 1457. It has a storied past, including being used in sieges and celebrations, and returned to Edinburgh Castle in 1829 after spending 75 years in England.
Place summary
Mons Meg is a large medieval cannon located in central Scotland. It is notable for its impressive size and historical significance, having been used in the 15th century. The cannon is currently displayed at Edinburgh Castle, where it serves as a prominent example of artillery from that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9488, -3.2002
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghcastle.scot
Sources
- osm: node/505014478 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mons Meg?
- Mons Meg is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- What is Mons Meg?
- Mons Meg — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mons Meg?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NG.
- Is Mons Meg free to visit?
- Yes, Mons Meg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mons Meg?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG.