Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Robert Viscount Melville
Robert Viscount Melville is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Robert Viscount Melville is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1857, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH3.
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Place summary
The Robert Viscount Melville memorial is located in central Scotland, postcode EH3. Established in 1857, it exemplifies Victorian memorial architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9497, -3.2139
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH3 7HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Established
- 1857
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n36581493 (ODbL)
- commons: Melvile Street, Robert Dundas Statue.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robert Viscount Melville?
- Robert Viscount Melville is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH3 7HW).
- When was Robert Viscount Melville built?
- Built or established in 1857.
- Is Robert Viscount Melville free to visit?
- Yes, Robert Viscount Melville is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robert Viscount Melville?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH3 7HW.