Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Calton Hill
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018
1. Calton Hill Marker
Edinburgh’s First Public Park
Welcome to Calton Hill
In 1724 the Town Council of Edinburgh purchased Calton Hill establishing it as one of Britain's first public parks. In 1775 the first path was constructed around the Hill for ‘the pleasure and amusement, and health of the inhabitants of this crowded city...’
Today Calton Hill is part of The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Take the easy climb to the top and you will be rewarded with spectacular views over the city and the Forth. You can explore the many monuments built to commemorate some of Scotland's leading figures, climb the 143 steps to the top of the Nelson Monument, or follow the network of paths which still lead round the Hill.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
Location. 55° 57.248′ N, 3° 11.101′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is on Regent Road close to Calton Hill, on the left when traveling east. Located next to the steps to Calton Hill. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dugald Stewart Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Scottish-American Soldiers (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Portugese Cannon (about 120 meters away); Nelson Monument (about 150 meters away); North Bridge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adam Smith Grave (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Spire of this Church (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
Also see . . . End Guide - Calton Hill. (Submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018
2. Calton Hill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
