Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Mons Meg
Mons Meg — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mons Meg is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Mons Meg is a large medieval cannon located in central Scotland. It is notable for its impressive size and historical significance, having been used in the 15th century. The cannon is currently displayed at Edinburgh Castle, where it serves as a prominent example of artillery from that era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9488, -3.2002
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Official site
- www.edinburghcastle.scot
Sources
- osm: node/505014478 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mons Meg?
- Mons Meg is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- Is Mons Meg free to visit?
- Yes, Mons Meg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mons Meg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency.