Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Broughton & Calton, Scotland

February 20, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals. Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
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1. Playfair Monument

Calton Hill, Edinburgh Scotland
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Playfair Monument

2. National Monument

Carlton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA Scotland +44 131 510 7555 http://www.ewht.org.uk/calton-hill-2
Excellent
32%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 307 reviews

National Monument

This monument, although begun in 1822 was never finished. It was to have been an imitation of the Parthenon and now remains an unfinished but authentic part of Edinburgh's skyline.

Reviewed By anoomk

Classical style Scottish National monument. Looks like Parthenon in Athens. This monument is in fact the unfinished memorial to those who lost their lives in Napoleonic wars. Great spot for photography and selfies.

3. Nelson Monument

Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA Scotland +44 131 556 2716 [email protected] http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Nelson-Monument
Excellent
33%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 339 reviews

Nelson Monument

Reviewed By anoomk

High monument in Calton Hill which offers wide vistas over Edinburgh. Visit the small museum in the monument which provides history and information about the man for whom it was named, Admiral Horatio Nelson.

4. Sherlock Holmes Statue

Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT Scotland
Excellent
29%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 92 reviews

Sherlock Holmes Statue

5. Scottish-American Soldiers Monument

Waterloo Place Auf dem Friedhof, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
Excellent
18%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Scottish-American Soldiers Monument

Reviewed By KeepLifeSimpleUSA - Pittsburgh, United States

I was surprised to see Abraham Lincoln in Edinburgh Scotland. I was just walking down Princes-street toward Carlton and came upon this tribute to Scottish-American solders.

6. Dugald Stewart Monument

Calton Hill, Edinburgh Scotland https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/167942/dugald_stewart
Excellent
30%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 50 reviews

Dugald Stewart Monument

Reviewed By anoomk

Dugald Stuart Monument pays tribute to Professor Dugald Stuart who was professor of moral philosophy at Edinburgh University. It offers the iconic view of old Edinburgh.

7. Duke of Wellington

Waterloo Place, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
Excellent
25%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Duke of Wellington

Reviewed By anoomk

It's fascinating to learn the history behind the memorial of the Duke of Wellington and his brave horse Copenhagen for the victor over the French at the Battle of Waterloo.

8. Political Martyrs' Monument

Waterloo Place Auf dem Friedhof, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
Excellent
23%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Political Martyrs' Monument

9. The Portugese Cannon

Calton Hill Neben dem Nelson Denkmal, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
Excellent
14%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
52%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 29 reviews

The Portugese Cannon

Reviewed By anoomk

This cannon was captured in the Burmese war and was presented to the city of Edinburgh by the Burmese government in 1886 when Burma was added to the Indian Empire. This brass cannon has traveled all over the world.

10. The Manuscript of Monte Cassino

Piccardy Place Outside St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh Scotland
Excellent
8%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 12 reviews

The Manuscript of Monte Cassino

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