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Calton Hill
Park4.8 · 2 726≈ 45 minFree entry423 m from the center
A hill at the edge of central Edinburgh with the city's classic panorama, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. At the top stand the unfinished National Monument modelled on the Parthenon, the Nelson Monument with its time ball, and the Dugald Stewart column. Locals come for sunsets and views over the New Town; the fire-lit Beltane festival takes place here each spring.
Highlights
- The unfinished 'Scotland's Parthenon'
- Nelson Monument with its time ball
- New Town panorama from the summit
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 18:00 |
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