• The Ludgate, 2, pp.186-192. McKee, K.C., 2015. The Genius Loci of the Athens of the North: the cultural significance of Edinburgh’s Calton Hill.
  • On the night of the 30 April thousands of people gather on Calton Hill to celebrate one of the most important festivals of the city, the Beltane Fire Festival.
  • Located gracefully in the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, Calton Hill stands as a beacon of historical and cultural significance.
  • How to get to the Calton Hill Location
    • Located at the east end of Princes Street
    • Calton Hill and the best locations in Edinburgh are included in my eBooks
  • Discover everything you need to know about Calton Hill, Edinburgh including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
  • Calton Hill rises beyond the east end of Princes Street and carries a rather eccentric collection of buildings and monuments.
  • Calton Hill, located close to Princes Street, features a collection of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks situated within a few hundred feet of each other.
  • Join us on a virtual journey as we explore the wonders of Calton Hill, uncover its historic monuments, and immerse ourselves in its serene atmosphere.
  • Edinburgh has one of the most spectacular cityscapes in the world, and Calton Hill...
    • Edinburgh city centre from Calton Hill
    • Calton Hill from North Bridge
  • According to eminent Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, “of all places for a view, this Calton Hill is perhaps the best”.