This image shows the Dugald Stewart Monument, which is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753–1828). It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The monument features a circular temple design, styled in a Neoclassical manner, based on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. This setting offers a panoramic view over the city, encompassing both its historic and more modern parts, nestled amid the natural landscapes surrounding it. The monument and its location are popular for providing one of the iconic vistas of Edinburgh, blending cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair.

Looking over the town of Edinburgh, this view is one of the most-iconic you'll find in lovely Edinburgh. Read more at www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631!

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