Nelson Monument
Perched high on Calton Hill in the east end of the city centre, is the monument to Admiral Lord Nelson's victory, and death, at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. The upturned telescope was designed by the architect Robert Burn, and was built between 1807 and 1815.
In 1852, a large time ball was introduced, which is lowered as the one o'clock gun is fired from Edinburgh castle each day.
Climb this monument for stunning views over the city!
Contact
Nelson Monument
Calton Hill
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH7 5AA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (131) 5562716
Fax: +44 (131) 5293977
E-Mail: cac.admin@edinburgh.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.cac.org.uk
