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Scottish National Gallery – Scott Monument loop from Southside

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Scottish National Gallery – Scott Monument loop from Southside

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74

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Scottish National Gallery – Scott Monument loop from Southside

01:57

7.38km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.06 km

St John's Church, Edinburgh

Highlight • Religious Site

Charlotte Chapel, also known by its former name St. George's West Church, is a historic church building on Shandwick Place in Edinburgh, Scotland. It belongs to an independent Baptist congregation …

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2

2.21 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience …

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3

2.61 km

View of Edinburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

4

2.91 km

Royal Scottish Academy

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture was founded on 27 May 1826 at Stewart's Rooms, Waterloo Bridge. The 13 founding artists consisted of 11 painters, one architect and …

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5

2.99 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish National Gallery is one of the country's major museums and is well worth a visit.

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6

3.07 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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7

3.21 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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8

5.53 km

Usher Hall

Highlight • Monument

Concert venue in the centre of the city. Program can be found at usherhall.co.uk

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7.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

925 m

875 m

449 m

265 m

205 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

59 %

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