Scottish National War Memorial
Scottish National War Memorial, War memorial in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
The Scottish National War Memorial occupies the former North Barracks within Edinburgh Castle, featuring sculptures and stained glass that depict military scenes.
The memorial, completed in 1927, honors Scottish soldiers who died in World War I, World War II, and subsequent military operations since 1945.
Scottish artists contributed sculptures, carvings, and stained glass windows throughout the memorial, incorporating symbolic animal figures representing human virtues.
Visitors can access the memorial independently of Edinburgh Castle by requesting free entry through email at ticketing@hes.scot.
The memorial stands on the site of a former church from the 1530s and maintains detailed records of every Scottish casualty since World War I.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1924
Architects: Robert Lorimer
Official opening: July 14, 1927
Part of: Edinburgh Castle
GPS coordinates: 55.94850,-3.19980
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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