Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh

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Victoria Street – Scott Monument loop from Edinburgh

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7.20km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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1.56 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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1.92 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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2.01 km

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official British royal residence in Scotland. The Royal Mile is an atmospheric place to explore and is thronged with restaurants, cafes, inns and shops, as well as plenty of tourists.

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3.09 km

Dunbar's Close Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

Small hidden garden just off Canongate. perfect for a quiet little break on the city tour. Nice view of Calton Hill with the Nelson Monument.

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3.34 km

Scottish Parliament Building

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The parliament is housed in the Scottish Parliament Building, a building completed in 2004 by the Spanish-Italian architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, and is located on the grounds of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital Edinburgh. The name Holyrood is also used informally as a reference to the parliament (to distinguish it from London's "Westminster").
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In the wall of the Scottish Parliament, a sculpture called "Canongate Wall" is incorporated. This artwork consists of a selection of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks from all over Scotland with geological or historical significance. Most of the stones are engraved with quotes, chosen by the Scottish people. The sculpture, created by Gillian Forbes and Martin Reilly in 2002, consists of flat panels with quotes, various vertical pieces of dolerite, an engraved paving stone, and numerous other large objects.

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3.45 km

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It was designed and built by Sir William Bruce between 1671 and 1678.

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5.47 km

Scott Monument

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The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its kind, the top height is around 61 meters. You can enter the monument, a staircase leads up to a maximum of 287 steps to the highest viewing platform.

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