Galleries · Central Scotland
The Hillside
In or near Edinburgh.
The Hillside — a gallery in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Hillside is a gallery 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 2018
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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 about Charles Piazzi Smyth, a pioneer in mountain top astronomy.
Place summary
The Hillside is a gallery located in central Scotland. It showcases a range of contemporary art and serves as a platform for both established and emerging artists. The space is designed to engage with the local community and promote artistic dialogue.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9551, -3.1835
- 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: way/648755293 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hillside?
- The Hillside is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- What is The Hillside?
- The Hillside — a gallery in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hillside?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH7 5AA.
- Is The Hillside free to visit?
- Yes, The Hillside is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hillside?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA.