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City Observatory

the City Observatory is part of Edinburgh , Calton Hill .

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Made by Photolab.AJ
Overlooking Edinburgh' city centre from the top of Carlton Hill (the Royal Observatory House). In front the Dugald Stewart Monument (a Scottish philosopher). Built in 1831 to the design of architect William Henry Playfair and modelled on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece.

Offices at Night

Offices at Night
Made by Martin Third
A modern glass office block makes an interesting night -time subject! --- Calton Hill, Edinburgh (Dec 2007). [Best viewed Large]

Distant Gas Works

Distant Gas Works
Made by Martin Third
A view towards Granton gas works from Calton Hill, Edinburgh. The distinctive gasometers have since been demolished (Jul 2001).

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Made by sixbysixtasy
Tribute to Hill and Adamson From Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle
Made by Couch media
Edinburgh



Nearest places of interest:

Dugald Stewart Memorial
Black Bull pub
National Monument
Old Royal high school
  Calton Hill
London Road Gardens
Omni Centre
Gay bars
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