Observatories · Central Scotland
Observatory House
In or near Edinburgh.
Observatory House — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jennifer Petrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Observatory House is a observatory located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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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 an observatory located in central Scotland. It serves as a notable site for astronomical observation and research. The building's architectural features reflect its purpose and significance in the field of astronomy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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.
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- osm: way/286995862 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory House?
- Observatory House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- What is Observatory House?
- Observatory House — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Observatory House?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH7 5AA.
- How do I get to Observatory House?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA.