Scott Monument – Scottish National Gallery loop from Fairmilehead

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Scott Monument – Scottish National Gallery loop from Fairmilehead

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Scott Monument – Scottish National Gallery loop from Fairmilehead

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12.7km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.48 km for 138 m

After 6.88 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Wild West Street

Highlight • Other

With weathered and timeworn exterior, something reminiscent of the bustling Main Street of a southwestern American cowboy town. The "street" has a jail, cantina, and general store, transporting you into a Wild West movie set. This area is both residential and comercial, be aware of traffic and be respectful to the occupants. It's best visited at non-business hours giving it a unique - tumbleweed to be seen - ghost town looks.

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6.32 km

Scott Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its kind, the top height is around 61 meters. You can enter the monument, a staircase leads up to a maximum of 287 steps to the highest viewing platform.

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6.53 km

Scottish National Gallery

Highlight • Monument

The Scottish National Gallery is one of the country's major museums and is well worth a visit.

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7.34 km

View of Edinburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

To enhance your visit to Edinburgh Castle, consider starting your exploration at the topmost areas, such as Crown Square, and working your way down. This approach allows you to experience the castle's highlights, like the Great Hall and St. Margaret's Chapel, before descending to other attractions. Additionally, be aware that the castle's steep, cobbled pathways can be challenging; wearing comfortable footwear is advisable.

[1] castles.tours/edinburgh-castle-visit-tips
[2] terristeffes.com/2024/12/what-to-expect-when-touring-edinburgh.html

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7.92 km

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Highlight • Structure

Filmhouse Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Filmhouse was a cinema, which opened in 1979. It was home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival. The cinema closed in October 2022.
The building re-opened in June 2025.

- filmhouse.org.uk
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Filmhouse

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