City Observatory, Edinburgh

Name: City Observatory
Address: St Andrews House, 2 Regent Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 556 1264.

#55 among attractions in Edinburgh

Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1776 (248 years ago)Coordinates: 55°57'18"N, 3°11'1"W

Address

St Andrews House, 2 Regent RdCalton HillEdinburgh EH1 3DG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 556 1264.

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Day trips

City Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multrees Walk, Calton Hill, St. James Centre, Collective.

~1580 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Multrees Walk stands as a beacon of luxury shopping in Scotland's capital. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its selection of high-end boutiques and designer stores, attracting both locals and visitors with a taste...
~320 ftNE
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Perched atop its namesake mound, Calton Hill is a verdant oasis in the heart of Edinburgh, offering both locals and tourists a serene park environment and an unparalleled vantage point over Scotland's capital. This historic hill, crowned with iconic monuments...
~1040 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the St. James Centre stands as a modern beacon of retail and leisure within the historic city. This bustling shopping centre, strategically located at the east end of Princes Street, offers a diverse array of high-street and designer...
~100 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
1 min walk • Collective is a contemporary art institution located in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Nestled atop Calton Hill, this museum is not only a destination for art enthusiasts but also offers panoramic views of the city.
~360 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The National Monument of Scotland stands proudly atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh, a poignant tribute to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who gave their lives during the Napoleonic Wars. This striking memorial, designed to echo the Parthenon in Athens, symbolizes...
~290 ftSE
Tower, Memorial, Monuments and statues
Nelson Monument, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a prominent historical landmark that towers over the city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Erected in honor of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered naval figures, the monument commemorates his victory and death at the Battle of...
~1410 ftSE
Church, Shopping
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Kirk of the Canongate, or Canongate Kirk, serves the Parish of Canongate in Edinburgh's Old Town, in Scotland. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. The parish includes the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament.
~630 ftSW
Memorial, Cemetery
Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Old Calton Burial Ground is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre.
~1480 ftSW
Bridge
North Bridge, Edinburgh
8 min walk • North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.
~1560 ftE
Memorial
New Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
8 min walk • New Calton Burial Ground is a burial ground in Edinburgh. It was built as an overspill and functional replacement to Old Calton Burial Ground and lies half a mile to its east on Regent Road in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the south-east slopes of Calton Hill.
~740 ftSW
Memorial, Concerts and shows
Political Martyrs' Monument, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Political Martyrs Monument, located in the Old Calton Burial Ground on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, commemorates five political reformists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Collective, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Nelson Monument, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Dugald Stewart Monument, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Calton Hill, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to City Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Observatory:

Bus

St Andrews House • Lines: 124, X5 (2 min walk)
Waterloo Place • Lines: 104, 113, 124, 51, X5 (4 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (9 min walk)