Park

Hillside Crescent Gardens

Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Address
Hillside Crescent, EH7 5EA, Edinburgh

Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026.

Gardens laid out by William Playfair that continue the greenery of Calton Hill across London Road.

Cost Free
Free
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Nearby

London Road Gardens Park · 2 min walk A designed open space within the World Heritage Site, with mature trees, spring flower displays and interpretation panels. Leith Walk Landmark · 5 min walk The long street from the top of the city centre down to Leith, which the official guide ties into the neighbourhood's multicultural character. Calton Hill Viewpoint · 5 min walk A hill at the east end of Princes Street with a group of monuments and a wide view over the city. National Monument of Scotland Landmark · 5 min walk The unfinished Parthenon-style monument on Calton Hill, built as a memorial to the Scottish dead of the Napoleonic Wars. Edinburgh Playhouse Landmark · 5 min walk A large theatre at the top of Leith Walk, with its box office run by ATG Tickets. Gayfield Square Park · 6 min walk A community park among New Town buildings at the top of Leith Walk, with seating and outdoor gym equipment.

Around Calton Hill

Monuments and the view

Calton Hill rises at the east end of Princes Street. It has a cluster of monuments, a free contemporary art centre and one of the best views of the city.

Calton Hill has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 2 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 1 viewpoint and 1 museum. Read the Calton Hill guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Hillside Crescent Gardens?
Hillside Crescent, EH7 5EA, Edinburgh.
How much does Hillside Crescent Gardens cost?
Nothing. Hillside Crescent Gardens is free to visit.

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