Location: Broughton & Calton
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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Broughton & Calton, Scotland
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
2. Calton Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,229 reviews
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 Paul's and St George's Church
4. St Mary's RC Cathedral
5. Old Royal High School
6. Jacob's Ladder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
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.
7. National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 307 reviews
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.
8. Nelson Monument
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4.0 based on 339 reviews
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.
