Historic houses · Central Scotland
Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
About
Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9548°, -3.1841°.
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Official information
The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower located on Calton Hill, designed to resemble an upturned telescope. Visitors can climb the monument for panoramic views of Edinburgh and explore exhibitions related to Charles Piazzi Smyth and the history of the One O'Clock Gun.
Place summary
Observatory House is a historic house located on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9548, -3.1841
- 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.
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570598 (CC0)
- commons: Edinburgh - Edinburgh, Calton Hill, Observatory House - 20140421102244.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh?
- Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- What is Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh?
- Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH7 5AA.
- Is Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Observatory House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA.