Observatories · Central Scotland
City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh
City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh — observatory in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is a place of interest in central Scotland. Officially recognised as category A listed building. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH7.
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Place summary
The City Dome is an observatory located on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, central Scotland. It is a category A listed building, notable for its architectural significance and historical value. The observatory forms part of a wider collection of landmarks on the hill.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9552, -3.1832
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH7 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570590 (CC0)
- commons: City Dome - City Observatory of Edinburgh - 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh?
- City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- Is City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh a listed building?
- City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to City Dome, City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA.