Nelson Monument, A Monumental Tribute with a Time-Honored Tradition

Calton Hill
Located on Carlton Hill in Edinburgh
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Introduction

On Calton Hill in Edinburgh, there is a building called the Nelson Monument, which was built to commemorate the famous naval commander Nelson. At 1 o'clock every afternoon, when Edinburgh Castle rings the cannon, the small ball on the top of the tower of the Nelson Monument slowly descends.

Must-go rating

Worth going
50%
Generally
50%

Transportation

100%
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Address
Calton Hill
Opening hours
April-September: Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00, Sunday 12:00-17:00
October-March Monday-Saturday 10:00-15:00.
Transportation
Walk about 5 minutes east from Edinburgh Waverley train station.