Nelson Monument, a commemorative tower situated on top of Calton Hill, Edinburgh in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson.
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Monument Of The Moment – Mons Meg
Mons Meg, a medieval bombard cannon built in 1449 on the orders of Philip, Duke of Burgundy and sent by him as a gift to James II, King of Scots.
Monument Of The Moment – John Knox Statue
John Knox Statue, found in the New College Edinburgh
Abbey Of The Moment – Inchcolm Abbey
Inchcolm Abbey a medieval abbey located on the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth.
Monument Of The Moment – Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby, a monument to Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner.
Monument Of The Moment – Dugald Stewart Monument
Dugald Stewart Monument, a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. Found atop Calton Hill.
Monument Of The Moment – David Hume
The Statue of David Hume, next to the High Court Royal Mile.
Monument Of The Moment – Burns Monument
Burns Monument. A Circular monument commemorating Scotland’s iconic poet, Robert Burns, Regent Rd, Edinburgh.
Monument Of The Moment – Bum The Dog
Bum The Dog, West Princes St Gardens
Bum is from San Diego in California, Edinburgh’s twinned city. There is also a stature of Greyfriars Bobby in San Diego
Memorial Of The Moment – Black Watch Memorial
Black Watch Memorial, at the bottom of North Castle Street