Great views of the surrounding area, sadly vehicle access is restricted, it's a stiff uphill walk by road and steps. More

About 5 minutes to 1 each day a large ball is raised up the mast above the monument. Just before 1 o'clock, the gunner in Edinburgh Castle aims the gun at the ball. At precisely one o'clock he fires the gun and knocks the ball back to the base of the mast. A Likely story! The monument is in the... More

The views of Edinburgh are worth the climb to the viewing point which is close to the top of the tower. Go at one o'clock when the ball drops down the pole to let people know the time. More

We were initially unsure if theis would be open but fortunately it was, and worth the 3 pds and the 143 steps to see the view. Dont miss this one. More

Situated on the top of Calton Hill this is a fascinating edifice. Watch the ball on the top rise and then fall at 1 o'clock when the 1o'clock gun at Edinburgh Castle fires. More

Carlton hill is not experienced properly without getting up the tower - and very affordable More

The parks this tower is in is not very well kept. It gives you a yuck factor on the lower side of the scale. There are a number of monuments up on the hill top and it is worth the walk but don't go just to see the monument unless your a hardcore kilt wearing Scott. More

We are so glad we opted to visit this monument, a 10 minute walk from the town centre (although it looks much further). At the top of the mound are a few other buildings of interest, but the £3 entry fee to make the climb up the 180 or so steps to the top is well worth it. The views... More

The panorama from the top is stunning, you get an uninterrupted 360 degree view of the city. It's a bit of a climb (143 steps) but well worth it. I've lived in Edinburgh for 18 years and this is one of my favourite places in this fantastic city. More