Edinburgh - Calton Hill 
Calton Hill provides a panoramic view of the city that should not be missed. The hill itself is of volcanic origin. To the west lie Princes Street and the castle, to the south the old town is silhouetted against Arthur's Seat, while in the east and north the Firth of Forth and the docks at Leith are clearly visible. At the foot of the hill stands the Royal High School (13th century) where Sir Walter Scott was once a pupil.
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Robert Burns' Monument
Opposite Calton Hill on Regent Road stands a memorial to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who even during his lifetime endeared himself to Edinburgh society.
Scottish National Monument
The impressive National Monument on Calton Hill was erected to remember the dead from the Napoleonic Wars. Henry Playfair designed the memorial using the Parthenon in Athens as his inspiration and work began in 1822 but the project had to be abandoned due to lack of money.
The time ball which works in conjunction with the One O'Clock Salute at Edinburgh Castle is situated here.
The time ball which works in conjunction with the One O'Clock Salute at Edinburgh Castle is situated here.
Stewart and Playfair Memorials
Other sights located on Calton Hill include memorials to the philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753- 1828) and the mathematician John Playfair (1748-1819).
