Location: Broughton & Calton
Top Things to do in Broughton & Calton
Top 10 Monuments & Statues 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. 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.
3. Nelson Monument
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Sherlock Holmes Statue
5. Scottish-American Soldiers Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
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
9. The Portugese Cannon
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 29 reviews
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
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