Rising dramatically above Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks and one of the largest monuments to a writer anywhere in the world. Dedicated …
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    Buildings & LandmarksThe City Observatory and the Playfair Monument: Science, Architecture, and Legacy on Calton Hillby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinPerched on Calton Hill, overlooking Edinburgh’s dramatic skyline, stand two structures that together embody Scotland’s Enlightenment heritage and its reverence for learning, art, and memory: the City Observatory and the … 
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    Monuments & StatuesTravelThe Dugald Stewart Monument: Edinburgh’s Romantic Tribute to a Philosopherby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAmong the many striking monuments that crown Calton Hill in Edinburgh, few capture the imagination quite like the Dugald Stewart Monument. Elegant in design and perfectly situated, it has become … 
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    Monuments & StatuesTravelThe Nelson Monument: Edinburgh’s Tower of Victoryby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinPerched proudly atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh stands the Nelson Monument, a structure that combines architectural elegance, maritime symbolism, and national remembrance. Built in the early 19th century to commemorate … 
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    Monuments & StatuesThe National Monument of Scotland: Edinburgh’s “Disgrace of Scotland”by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe skyline of Edinburgh is among the most distinctive in Europe. Rising above the city is Calton Hill, adorned with a collection of striking monuments that reflect Scotland’s cultural, political, … 
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    Princes Street, stretching along the southern edge of Princes Street Gardens in the heart of Edinburgh, is one of the city’s most famous thoroughfares. Known for its stunning views of … 
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    TravelCalton Hill, Edinburgh: The Iconic Skyline and Cultural Heart of the Cityby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinRising majestically to the east of Edinburgh’s New Town, Calton Hill is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Famous for its panoramic views, historic monuments, and cultural significance, it … 
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    MuseumsThe National Museum of Scotland: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Imaginationby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, on Chambers Street, stands one of Scotland’s greatest cultural treasures: the National Museum of Scotland. With over 20,000 objects on display and millions … 
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    GalleriesTravelThe National Galleries of Scotland: A Treasure House of Art and Cultureby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinSituated in the heart of Edinburgh, the National Galleries of Scotland are among the country’s most important cultural institutions. Housing world-class collections of fine art, they bring together masterpieces from … 
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    Gardens & ParksPrinces Street Gardens: A Green Haven in the Heart of the Cityby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinNestled in the very heart of Edinburgh, beneath the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens is one of Scotland’s most iconic and well-loved public parks. Dividing the city’s … 
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    Tours & ExperiencesTravelQueensferry: Maid of the Forth Sightseeing Cruise – A Journey by Sea, History, and Natureby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen most people think of exploring Edinburgh, they picture cobbled streets, dramatic castles, and the winding closes of the Old Town. But just a short train ride from the capital … 
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    MuseumsTransport & VehiclesThe Royal Yacht Britannia: A Floating Palace of History and Legacyby alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Royal Yacht Britannia, once the majestic floating residence of the British royal family, is one of the most iconic ships in modern maritime history. Serving the monarchy for over … 
