Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh

Name: Old Calton Burial Ground
Address: 21-29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH 1 3, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 664 4314

#84 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Old Calton Burial Ground is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre. The burial ground was opened in 1718, and is the resting place of several notable Scots, including philosopher David Hume, scientist John Playfair, rival publishers William Blackwood and Archibald Constable, and clergyman Dr Robert Candlish. It is also the site of the Political Martyrs' Monument, an obelisk erected to the memory of a number of political reformers, and Scotland's American Civil War Memorial. ()

Established: 1718 (306 years ago)Coordinates: 55°57'15"N, 3°11'10"W

Address

21-29 Waterloo PlCalton HillEdinburgh EH 1 3 United Kingdom

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+44 131 664 4314

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Old Calton Burial Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1120 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
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~950 ftNE
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
5 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...
~1090 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waverley Mall, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, Waverley Mall presents a unique shopping experience amidst Edinburgh's bustling city life. Conveniently situated next to Waverley Station, this shopping centre offers a diverse range of retail outlets, catering...
~460 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
3 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...
~710 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
4 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.
~1300 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Knox House, Edinburgh
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~900 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
5 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...
~730 ftE
Tower, Memorial, Monuments and statues
Nelson Monument, Edinburgh
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~630 ftNE
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
~1290 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The City Art Centre is part of the Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which sits under the Culture directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council.
~900 ftSW
Bridge
North Bridge, Edinburgh
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Calton Burial Ground?

Nearby attractions include Regent Bridge, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Mausoleum of David Hume, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Political Martyrs' Monument, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Trinity College Kirk, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Calton Burial Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Calton Burial Ground:

Bus

Waterloo Place • Lines: 104, 113, 124, 51, X5 (1 min walk)
Leith Street • Lines: 1, 14, 19, 22, 25, 4, 49, 7, 8 (2 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (6 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)