Scottish National War Memorial
Scottish National War Memorial
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Neighbourhood: Old Town
Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavoured souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
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Edith
28 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This is one of the prettiest and most impactful things to see in Edinburgh. I would recommend this for anyone visiting the area. I cannot wait to return and view this all again!
Written 29 July 2023
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Ianthe
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Very touching and beautiful building. Note that it is part of the castle grounds so requires entry fees
Written 18 June 2023
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Matt L
London, UK38 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Wonderful place to visit; however, frustratingly they have loads of books of remembrance but they were all closed with signs saying to not touch. It would have been nice for some of them to be open to have seen what was inside.
Nice place of remembrance but not particularly informative.
Nice place of remembrance but not particularly informative.
Written 13 August 2022
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James P
Cambridge, UK2Â 452 contributions
May 2022
The Scottish National War Memorial is within the grounds of the castle so you will need to pay for the castle ticket to visit it. Within are all the names of those who have died since the first world war. The atmosphere and silence within is moving.
Written 8 August 2022
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Sam3314
Derby, UK2Â 111 contributions
Oct 2020
The national armed forces memorial for Scotland. It stands near the top of the castle, across from the royal palace. Separate panels for each service and each regiment. Each regiment chose its own way to be remembered. Very solemn and moving
Written 7 October 2020
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colin g
Rainham, UK1Â 199 contributions
Mar 2020
A real national memorial for all the participants of the wars. Seen similar in France but cant say I have seen anything like it in the UK before . Very moving a must to visit
Written 6 March 2020
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EAN44
Haywards Heath, UK836 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
This is such a wonderful memorial and very emotional the design of the building is grand with dark stone and then granite and rock, the memorials in the roof are excellent and you stare in ore at there beauty
Along the walls are the books of all the soldiers that had died fighting for freedom you can look through to see if your family mane appears
It’s just very emotional and a tribute to all those Scottish soldiers
Along the walls are the books of all the soldiers that had died fighting for freedom you can look through to see if your family mane appears
It’s just very emotional and a tribute to all those Scottish soldiers
Written 15 December 2019
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Eric G
Utah639 contributions
Oct 2019
Located on the grounds of Edinburgh Castle, in an appropriately designed building, the memorial commemorates the somewhat less than 200,000 Scottish war casualties from World Ward One to the present. I was moved, and I'm not Scottish, so I can only imagine what this would be like for the relatives of those that fought and died for their country. The Castle audio guide does a fine job of explaining the memorial, including the many stain glass windows (the building was previously a church). This is an excellent war memorial, but it isn't a happy for fun place, and I don't recommend it for young kids.
Written 26 November 2019
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Qtime82
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK271 contributions
Nov 2019
This is part of the castle and can be viewed with castle entry.
Heart wrenching and amazing tribute
The work which has gone into it is amazing
A must visit
Heart wrenching and amazing tribute
The work which has gone into it is amazing
A must visit
Written 3 November 2019
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1Â 398 contributions
Jul 2019
History, history and history! I learned a lot in this place about the Scottish wars and revolutions.
Written 20 October 2019
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scrapgingergill
Canberra, Australia120 contributions
Can you get to this War Memorial without paying to go inside the Castle?
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