National Monument of Scotland

The National Monument of Scotland, on in , is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars.
  • Tourist attraction
  • …is not wheelchair accessible
  • Description: monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as
    “Edinburgh’s Disgrace”
    “The Acropolis”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Calton Hill and Nelson Monument.
The is a commemorative tower dedicated…
St Andrew's House, on the southern flank… is situated 630 feet southwest of National Monument of Scotland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Westfield St James Quarter and Holyrood.

National Monument of Scotland

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Latitude
55.95475° or 55° 57′ 17″ north
Longitude
-3.18177° or 3° 10′ 54″ west
Open location code
9C7RXR39+V7
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“National Monument of Scotland” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Playfair’s Monument and South Viewpoint.

Nearby Places

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