Introduction
Calton Hill is a prominent hill north of the Old Town and east of the New Town in Edinburgh which affords panoramic views over the city, Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. A circuit path links the many monuments on the hill, but the emphasis of the layout is on open space.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0131 668 8600Access contact details
The site is open all year round. For details see: http://www.edinburghguide.com/parks/caltonhill
Directions
Calton Hill can be accessed on foot from a staircase on Waterloo Place. It is also possible to drive to the top of the hill.
Owners
City of Edinburgh
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Calton Hill
Historic Environment Scotland An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
- Reference: The New Town Gardens
Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Reference: Part of Calton Hill
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: Monument to Dugald Stewart
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: Monument to Professor John Playfair
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: National Monument
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: New Observatory
Features
- Column
- Description: The Nelson Monument.
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- Temple
- Description: Facade of a copy of the Parthenon.
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- Key Information
Type
Designed Urban Space
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
4
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
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Historic Scotland, 'The New Town Gardens', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes},
- Peter McGowan Associates {Calton Hill Landscape Management Plan} (2007) Calton Hill Landscape Management Plan
- LDN Architects & Peter McGowan Associates {Calton Hill Conservation Plan} (1999) Calton Hill Conservation Plan
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Historic Scotland, 'The New Town Gardens', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes},