Calton Hill
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Calton Hill

Type: viewpoint

Calton Hill is one of the most famous viewpoints in Edinburgh, located just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth. The site is home to the Nelson Monument and the National Monument inspired by the Parthenon, which is why Calton Hill is considered one of the most recognisable symbols of the city. Thanks to its easy access and open vistas, it is one of the best places to photograph Edinburgh.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Free access throughout the day, no ticket required. From the top, there is a panoramic view of Edinburgh, the castle, and the Firth of Forth.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Q-Park OMNI

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (172m)

Address: Greenside Row, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 113 238 4200

Omni Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (216m)

Address: 26 Greenside Row, Edinburgh

Car Park Edinburgh Waverley Station| APCOA

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (286m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

New St Car Park Entrance

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (289m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

New Street Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (292m)

Address: 1 New Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

Edinburgh Waverley, Calton Road Pick-up

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (354m)

Address: 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh

NCP Edinburgh St James Place

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (368m)

Address: 10 Saint James Place, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

St James Quarter Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (411m)

Address: Saint James Place, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 290 1113

St James Centre Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (438m)

Address: Saint James Place, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

John Lewis parking

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (438m)

Address: Edinburgh

19 Dublin St Ln S Parking

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (604m)

Address: 19 Dublin Street Lane South, Edinburgh

YourParkingSpace

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (619m)

Address: The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 20 8629 1057

Parking garage Blackfriars St

Open until 23:00 garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (632m)

Address: 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: 07:00–23:00

Phone: +44 131 200 2323

Dynamic Earth Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (645m)

Address: 112-115 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

Parkplatz

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (663m)

Address: Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (679m)

Address: 2 Viewcraig Gardens, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Dynamic Earth

Closed (opens at 10:00) garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (698m)

Address: Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00–15:00, Weekend: 10:00–17:00

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

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Address: 29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 5766

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Address: Omni Centre, Omni, Greenside Place, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 557 0808

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Phone: +44 131 557 9998

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