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Scottish National War Memorial — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

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Scottish National War Memorial
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The Scottish National War Memorial is located in Edinburgh Castle and commemorates Scottish service personnel and civilians, and those serving with Scottish regiments, who died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts.
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Scottish National War Memorial

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh EH1 2YT, United Kingdom
4.6(75)
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The Scottish National War Memorial is located in Edinburgh Castle and commemorates Scottish service personnel and civilians, and those serving with Scottish regiments, who died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts.

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attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Princes Street Gardens, Royal Palace, National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle - Mons Meg, St Margaret's Chapel, The Gatehouse, National Galleries of Scotland: National, Armchair Books, restaurants: The Tea Rooms At Edinburgh Castle, Cold Town House, Beehive Inn, Fiddler's Arms, Mary's Milk Bar, Maison de Moggy, The Witchery, The Last Drop, The White Hart Inn, Mamma's American Pizza, local businesses: Tartan Weaving Mill and Exhibition, Castle Rock, Primark, Grassmarket, Bizarre Ink Tattoos Edinburgh, Lumen Electrical, Museum Context: Retailer of Harry Potter Merchandise, Semper Tattoo, Tonsorium Edinburgh, Grassmarket Market
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+44 131 226 7393
Website
snwm.org
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Tue9:30 AM - 5 PMClosed

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Live events

Whisky Tasting & Storytelling
Whisky Tasting & Storytelling
Tue, Jan 27 • 5:15 PM
Edinburgh, EH1 1DR, United Kingdom
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Small Group Size Harry Potter Tour
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Explore the castle with your guide
Explore the castle with your guide
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Reviews of Scottish National War Memorial

4.6
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As others have said, I thought this was one of the highlights of the castle. It's a shame it can't be reached without buying a ticket to enter the castle complex to be more widely appreciated. However, once there, it's a beautiful and moving sight. It's a great tribute to the huge sacrifice made by the many it commemorates. They deserve so much more but certainly no less. It's good that photography is not allowed inside to preserve the solemnity of the building, even though the interior is...

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1y

This was first created to honor those that fought in the First World War. It was then later used to honor those from World War 2 and any wars thereafter.

There are record books laid out around that have the names of the soldiers that have died. They one open on display so you can see, but all the others are hands off. If you are researching a person, ask the guides for assistance. You are not allowed to take any photos as this is a hallowed ground. Take all the photos outside of...

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5.0
7y

Austere building to commemorate those in Scotland who participated in WWI. A casket in the shrine contains books of 1921 listing the war dead from the Great War. These listing are also available for visitors to the Memorial to view. The stained glass is magnificent and identifies all types of war activities. Interestingly the work of Scotland's women is well represented. Not just those who were nursing at the front, but nurses at home, factory workers and land girls...

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