Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Broughton & Calton, Scotland

December 5, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

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.
Restaurants in Edinburgh

1. Playfair Monument

Calton Hill, Edinburgh Scotland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Playfair Monument

2. Calton Hill

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Scotland http://ewh.org.uk/world-heritage-sites/calton-hill
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9,229 reviews

Calton Hill

Historic neighborhood lined with monuments dating back to the Enlightenment.

Reviewed By eamonnr2015 - Skerries, Ireland

Well worth the climb up to the top whether you go up Jacobs ladder or around by the Ai Road and then up, you can spend some time here taking in the views, well worth the hike up with historical interests here

3. St Mary's RC Cathedral

Cathedral House 61 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JD Scotland +44 131 556 1798 http://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

St Mary's RC Cathedral

4. Jacob's Ladder

Edinburgh Scotland https://ewh.org.uk/jacobs-ladder-providing-safe-appealing-city-shortcut/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Jacob's Ladder

Reviewed By 1945DJM - Montrose, United Kingdom

The short cut between the city’s Old and New Towns After being at the top of Calton Hill and enjoying the view across the city I came across a steep and winding staircase called Jacob's Ladder. This connects Calton Road and Regent Road.and it is a steep, staircase carved from the volcanic rock.

5. New Carlton Burial Ground Watch Tower

Regent Road, Edinburgh EH6 8DP Scotland
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

New Carlton Burial Ground Watch Tower

Reviewed By 539soniaa

I accidentally came upon the new Carlton Cemetery. I was blown away by the amazing views and splendor of the cemetery. As well as the watch tower, which families occupied it from mid 1800’s to 1955! One can walk the entire cemetery in under an hour. An amazing view to Arthur’s Seat from a distance. One gathers a sense of peace here.

6. El Corazon de Midlothian

S/N Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB Scotland
Excellent
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

El Corazon de Midlothian

Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom

The Spanish listing on TA for the Heart of Midlothian. A mosaci on the cobbled floor of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, just outside St Giles's Cathedral and Parliament Square.

7. Scottish-American Soldiers Monument

Waterloo Place Auf dem Friedhof, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
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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.

8. Duke of Wellington

Waterloo Place, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
Excellent
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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.

9. Political Martyrs' Monument

Waterloo Place Auf dem Friedhof, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
Excellent
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3.5 based on 13 reviews

Political Martyrs' Monument

10. The Portugese Cannon

Calton Hill Neben dem Nelson Denkmal, Edinburgh Scotland http://www.edinburghguide.com
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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.

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