The National Monument of Scotland, on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. It was intended, accordin
The National Monument of Scotland
The National Monument (right), viewed from the Salisbury Crags with Nelson's Monument on the left
Drawing of the front elevation of the Western Portico of the National Monument of Scotland, by William Henry Playfair, dated 1826
360° view of Calton Hill from the National Monument, Edinburgh. Nelson's Monument is visible between columns in the centre. To the right are views of Firth of Forth. To the left are Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags and Holyrood Park.
Nelson Monument, Edinburgh
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The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated on top of Calton Hill, and provides a dramatic termination to the
National Monument of Scotland
…The National Monument of Scotland The National Monument (right), viewed from the Salisbury Crags with Nelson's Monument on the left The National Monument of Scotland, on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who…
Nelson Monument
Flags fly from the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill on Trafalgar Day 2013
1843 photo of Nelson Monument by Robert Adamson