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Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Queen's Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 5BT
 
 
 
 
 
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Visit Edinburgh's volcano and walk over its lava flows, there is no danger as it has been extinct for 350 million years. The ... More
Arthur's Seat
 

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Visit Edinburgh's volcano and walk over its lava flows, there is no danger as it has been extinct for 350 million years. The name may refer to 6th Century Arthur of Strathclyde or be a derivative of the Gaelic ard-na-said, meaning height of arms. The highest point in Holyrood Park, on a clear day you can see for miles from the mound across Edinburgh city, along the coast to East Lothian and out to the Forth to Fife. Free admission.
 
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Breathtaking views of Edinburgh
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Hiking up Arthur's Seat is a very pleasant and exciting way to spend a few hours in Edinburgh. My family and I only went a little ways up the rock, as we were pressed for time, but the views of the castle, the city, and the Firth of Forth were all breathtaking. I can't wait to return to Scotland in March '05 so I can climb all the way to the top of the hill.
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Great Park and views right in the center of the city
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Don't miss this climb if you visit Edinburgh. It's easy to find, easy to climb and you get great views over the city and across the River Forth to Fife.
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next time with proper shoes
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Arthur's Seat is great! I walked all the way up- that was tough- especially because of bad shoes and an incredibly amont of hail! But definitely worth seeing!
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Amazing View!
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Absolute beautiful view and the hike up isn't that difficult. If you could visit only one thing in Edinburgh, visit Arthur's seat.
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Best View in Edinburgh
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Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park are like a little bit of wilderness right in the center of the city. This is the best view in any city I've been to and well worth the 30-minute climb. On a clear day you can see right across the Forth to Fife.
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the view from Arthur's Seat
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Breathtaking views from the top, and from the reat of the City at the Seat. It is amazing that no-one ever got land greedy and built anything on top of this beautiful raw mountain right in the midle of the city of edinburgh. Correct footwear: it is quite a walk.
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