Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Calton Hill

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

1. Calton Hill Marker

Inscription. Calton Hill
Edinburgh’s First Public Park
Welcome to Calton Hill Formed by violent volcanic activity 340 million years ago and gouged by glaciers during the Ice Age, Calton Hill has a long and fascinating history.

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. It

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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. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH7 5AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Scotland’s Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. Calton Hill Marker

(Submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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 468 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.