Dugald Stewart Monument, Edinburgh

Name: Dugald Stewart Monument
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#260 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1831 (194 years ago)Coordinates: 55°57'19"N, 3°10'56"W

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Dugald Stewart Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calton Hill, St. James Centre, Collective, National Monument of Scotland.

~110 ftN
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
1 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...
~1330 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
7 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...
~200 ftSW
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.
~230 ftS
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...
~340 ftS
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...
~290 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
~1380 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.
~910 ftSW
Memorial, Cemetery
Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
5 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.
~1360 ftSE
Memorial
New Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
7 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.
~1000 ftSW
Memorial, Concerts and shows
Political Martyrs' Monument, Edinburgh
5 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.
~1560 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
8 min walk • The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dugald Stewart Monument?

Nearby attractions include Calton Hill, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Collective, Edinburgh (1 min walk), National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh (2 min walk), City Observatory, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Dugald Stewart Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dugald Stewart Monument:

Bus

St Andrews House • Lines: 124, X5 (3 min walk)
Regent Terrace • Lines: 124, X5 (5 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (17 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)