Location: Old Town
Top Things to do in Old Town
What to do and see in Old Town, Scotland: The Best Monuments & Statues
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. Scott Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,739 reviews
A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Reviewed By Andrew081 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
One cannot fail to be impressed by the 61m high Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scot (his books included Rob Roy and Ivanhoe) Completed in 1846 the monument, on Princes Street, is blackish in colour giving it an eerie beauty. The spire is decorated with 64 figures representing various characters from the writer’s novels. In contrast to the blackened construction, the white marble statue of Sir Walter Scott, with his dog Maida, that shines. The monument is split into four levels, but there ere are 287 steps up to the top (cost £8).
2. Wojtek "the Soldier Bear" Statue
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Statue of Wojtek "the Soldier Bear" and his keeper unveiled on the 7th November 2015 by the Wojtek Memorial Trust to commemorate remarkable story of Wojtek and as a tribute to all brave men, women and children who fought in the World War II.
Reviewed By johnhp702 - Derby, United Kingdom
What a fabulous and moving story from when the world was in great danger and the heroic sacrifices of people and of course Wojtek who fought so that we could have our freedom, I loved everything about this.
3. St John's Episcopal Church
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By ian_dempster - Wigan, United Kingdom
As an avid Church visitor this is a most strikingly beautiful church inside. The decor is stunning with magnificent ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows. A very serene church.
4. Blach Watch
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Standing on a corner half way up the mound this is an immpressive memorial with over 200 names inscribed on it . The Sculptor was William Birnie Rhind unveiled in 1910 . It stands in bronze on a red granite plynth with bronze Plaques around the pillar . The site itself was donated by the Bank of Scotland in 1906
5. Memorial Duke of Buccleuch
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Y8837LLgabriela - Ploiesti, Romania
The monument is situated in the Parliament Square, Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile. This is a tribute to an important Scottish conservative politician, and it was erected in February 1888. This memorial is placed in front of St Giles Cathedral.
6. William Wallace Statue
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By scottmW2380ZF - Swedesboro, United States
It is a statue to the right of the entry gate to Edinburgh Castle. May disappoint Mel Gibson/Braveheart fans but Wallace is depicted in period armor. He did not wear kilt, did not wear blue facepaint, and was not five foot tall. While you are there, look to the left to also pay respects to the staute of Robert the Bruce, another hero son of Scotland.
7. Scottish National War Memorial
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By EAN44 - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
This is such a wonderful memorial and very emotional the design of the building is grand with dark stone and then granite and rock, the memorials in the roof are excellent and you stare in ore at there beauty Along the walls are the books of all the soldiers that had died fighting for freedom you can look through to see if your family mane appears It’s just very emotional and a tribute to all those Scottish soldiers
8. The Call 1914
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Situated halfway along Princes Street Gardens sits this poignant memorial to the Scots killed in the Great war .The sculptor was Robert Tait Mckenzie and the sandstone designed by the Architect Reginald Fairlie . The cast was made at the Roman Cast works Brooklyn New York
9. William Henry Playfair Statue
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By anoomk
This statue is outside the National Museum of Scotland. William Henry Playfair is considered one of the greatest architects of the 19th century and is the brains behind many of Edinburgh's neo-classical landmarks.
10. Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Mortonhall Baby Ashes Memorial stands in memory of the stillborn an the babies that died soon after birth and cremated at the Mortonhall. Their cremated remains were cruelly dumped in a mass unmarked grave at a city crematorium instead being returned to the parents. Something that went on for decades until the scandal was revealed in 2012. This bronze baby elephant sculpture is embossed with forget-me-not flowers and located in Princes Street Gardens in their memory. It's said that an elephant was chosen because a elephant never forgets. I hope we in Scotland don't forget either.
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