Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
National Monument of Scotland
Also known as: The Acropolis;Edinburgh's Disgrace
In or near Edinburgh.
National Monument of Scotland is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The National Monument of Scotland is located in the City of Edinburgh, postcode EH7 5AA. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, but the site is not wheelchair accessible.
About
National Monument of Scotland is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Also known as: The Acropolis;Edinburgh's Disgrace. Coordinates: 55.9547°, -3.1818°.
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Heritage listing
The National Monument of Scotland, on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. It was intended, according to the inscription, to be "A Memorial of the Past and Incentive to the Future Heroism of the Men of Scotland". The monument dominates the top of Calton Hill, just to the east of Princes Street. It was designed during 1823–1826 by Charles Robert Cockerell and William Henry Playfair and is modeled upon the Parthenon in Athens. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished in 1829.
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Official information
The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower located on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, designed to resemble an upturned telescope. Visitors can climb the monument for panoramic views of the city and explore exhibits related to Charles Piazzi Smyth and the history of the One O'Clock Gun.
From the Wikipedia article
The National Monument of Scotland, on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. It was intended, according to the inscription, to be "A Memorial of the Past and Incentive to the Future Heroism of the Men of Scotland". The monument dominates the top of Calton Hill, just to the east of Princes Street. It was designed during 1823–1826 by Charles Robert Cockerell and William Henry Playfair and is modeled upon the Parthenon in Athens. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished in 1829. This circumstance gave rise to various nicknames such as "Scotland's Folly", "Edinburgh's Disgrace", "Scotland's Pride and Poverty" and "Edinburgh's Folly".
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- Coordinates
- 55.9547, -3.1818
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH7 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days a week from 10am to 3:30pm.
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- osm: w22412844 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: National Monument of Scotland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: National Monument of Scotland View from Above.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Monument of Scotland?
- National Monument of Scotland is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- What is National Monument of Scotland?
- National Monument of Scotland is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Monument of Scotland?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH7 5AA.
- Is National Monument of Scotland a listed building?
- National Monument of Scotland is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is National Monument of Scotland free to visit?
- Yes, National Monument of Scotland is free to enter.
- How do I get to National Monument of Scotland?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA.