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Calton Hill

Edinburgh

Rating 4 /5
Martin & Tina
Opening hours

Open nonstop

Time requirement

1 – 3 hours

Difficulty

Medium difficulty

Parking

Nearby

Food & drinks

Available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Dog friendly

Drone

Drone ban

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Place description

Calton Hill is another place in Edinburgh not to be missed. It’s not difficult to get here, the hill is just a short walk from the city centre and the main Princes Street and there are only a few steps up. Calton Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of seven rocky peaks within the city. Several monuments can be found here, including the National Monument, the Nelson Monument and the former observatory. There are beautiful views of the city and the sea.

From Calton Hill you can see the aforementioned Princes Street, Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle in the distance. If you’re lucky, you’ll also come across street performers who will make your visit to the area more enjoyable by playing the bagpipes.

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A long weekend in Edinburgh, the heart of Scotland
Scotland

A long weekend in Edinburgh, the heart of Scotland

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Tips for accommodation in the area

Motel One Edinburgh Princes

Edinburgh • $$

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Ubytování přímo v centru Edinburghu, za rohem od hlavní třídy Princes Street. Motel One nabízí klidné a čisté pokoje za přijatelnou cenu zhruba od 2 000 Kč za noc na osobu.

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