Hopetoun Monument, Category B listed monument in Garleton Hills, East Lothian, Scotland
The Hopetoun Monument stands 95 feet tall on Byres Hill, featuring a narrow spiral staircase leading to an observation platform at the summit.
The monument, completed in 1824 and designed by William Burn, commemorates John Hope, the 4th Earl of Hopetoun, through funding from East Lothian tenants.
The structure, known locally as the Galla Monument, represents the strong connection between the Hopetoun family and the East Lothian agricultural community.
Visitors can access the monument via a path from the dedicated car park, climbing through wooded slopes to reach the hilltop location.
The viewing platform offers panoramic views extending to Edinburgh, the Pentland Hills, Lammermuir Hills, and on clear days, the distant Cairngorms.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Haddington
GPS coordinates: 55.97820,-2.80164
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:14
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