The Nelson Monument

The Nelson Monument stands 106 feet high, contains 143 steps in a spiral staircase, and is proudly located on Carlton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland. Designed by Robert Burn, and constructed in 1816, the structure is intentionally tall enough to be seen by ships in port at Leith Roads. The illustrious tower is a tribute to Lord [...]

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Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh

If you are looking for an amazing art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland, then you need to visit the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. This Queen Street gallery is the space that plays home to the country’s national collection of portraits. The following includes some basic information about this world-famous spot in Scotland. [Image credit: airminded] Architecture [...]

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Ross Fountain

The Ross Fountain is located in the Princes Street Gardens of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is named, not for its designer who is unknown, but for Daniel Ross who purchased it for the city in 1862. The iron statue was designed and cast in northeast France at the Durenne Ironworks of Haute-Marne. It was displayed at [...]

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The Scott Monument: Tribute To Edinburgh’s Literary Heritage

The Scott Monument rises high above the flowers of Princes Street Gardens and the shops of Princes Street, proclaiming this author’s fame for the world to see. Its gothic architecture and foreboding presence make climbing its 100-plus steps a challenge the hardiest of tourists will find hard to resist. There is a price for admission, [...]

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The Edinburgh Mercat Cross

The Edinburgh Mercat Cross – located beside St. Giles Cathedral and Parliment Square on the infamous Royal Mile – is a sight full of both history and horror. This is the place where Edinburgh’s criminal class found their ears nailed to the Edinburgh Mercat Cross (mercat being a spelling of the Scottish pronunciation of the [...]

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The Royal Side of Scotland

The premiere visitor attraction in Scotland is without doubt the Edinburgh Castle which sits atop a volcanic rock at the pinnacle of the Royal Mile. There are various things to see at Edinburgh Castle such as the Scottish Crown Jewels which are on display, as well as the Stone of Destiny which is where Scottish [...]

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The National Monument

The National Monument of Edinburgh, Scotland is located on top of Calton Hill. The monument was created as a memorial to all the Scottish soldiers and sailors who have died during the Napoleonic wars, and was designed in 1822. Charles Robert Cockerell along with his colleague William Henry Playfair. They modeled after the Parthenon in [...]

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Morrison Street Edinburgh

Morrison Street Edinburgh is a popular street located in Edinburgh, Scotland in the United Kingdom. Morrison Street is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Exchange District in the western end of the city. There are a variety of venues, restaurants, cafés, hotels, shops, businesses, and pubs. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre or commonly abbreviated EICC [...]

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Edinburgh for Families

Finding great activities in Edinburgh for families is an easy thing to do. Edinburgh has long been one of Europe’s most exciting cities, and in recent years that has only improved further. Edinburgh is home to museums, fairs, and other great family activities, including some of Europe’s best sporting teams. Edinburgh, Full Of Museums For [...]

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Dean Gallery of Edinburgh

The Dean Gallery in Edinburgh is part of the National Galleries of Scotland. It is the sister museum to the Modern Art Gallery. Most of what the Dean Gallery specialises in is Dada and the Surrealism movement. It also features work from the renowned sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi. The Dean Gallery actually sits directly across the [...]

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