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Calton, Midlothian

Calton is an urban locality in Edinburgh, Midlothian. It is the location of Calton Hill. Calton Hill is the location of several monuments and buildings: the National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument, the old Royal High School, the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs' Monument and the City Observatory. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.954236,-3.181885
Grid Reference: NT 2630 7409
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 288919
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Calton,_Midlothian_288919

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