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Victoria Street – Scottish National Gallery loop from Southside

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Victoria Street – Scottish National Gallery loop from Southside

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Victoria Street – Scottish National Gallery loop from Southside

02:54

10.6km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Highlight • Monument

The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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2.72 km

Victoria Street

Highlight • Monument

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

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3.07 km

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Highlight • Settlement

superb views over Edinburgh

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3.77 km

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

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Greyfriars Bobby is a terrier who became known for guarding the grave of his owner for some 14 years, until he himself died in 1872.

A fountain with a life-sized …

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4.41 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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4.49 km

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

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Impressive architecture with a lot of history in beautiful surroundings.

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6.20 km

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a range of historically interesting buildings and monuments combined with a superb view - great for a sundowner on the grass.

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6.64 km

Dugald Stewart Monument

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On Calton Hill, a location rich with monuments, you will discover the Duagald Stewart Monument, a memorial to the philosopher who was a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment period. …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

1.84 km

1.50 km

1.24 km

787 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

1.66 km

399 m

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

21°C

9°C

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Victoria Street – Scottish National Gallery loop from Southside

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

Victoria Street

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Scottish National Gallery

View of Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

Dugald Stewart Monument

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