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Arthur's Seat

One of the seven hills in Edinburgh, the Arthur's Seat looms over the city and offers a wide range of views. One can get a good view of the Edinburgh Castle, Old town as well as the New Town. Arthur's Seat is the main peak among the group of hills in Edinburgh. It is situated within the Holyrood park. Situated in the centre of the city, the hill rises to a height of 250 m and provides amazing views of the city. The hill is pretty easy to climb and is a popular location for hill walking. It is a dormant volcano which has last erupted almost 300 million years ago. This park is perfect for hiking and it is so easy that even kids can enjoy it. Read More

Situated on the east end of Princes Street, Calton Hill in Edinburgh is included in the city's UNESCO world heritage site. The National Monument of Scotland and the city observatory, which is a Greek Styled temple, are located on top of the hill. One of the main hills of Edinburgh is the Calton Hill which is situated just in the city centre. The best part is the panoramic views that can be got from the Calton Hill. Calton Hill is the headquarter of the Scottish Government that is based at St. Andrew's House. Other buildings beside the hill are the Scottish Parliament Building and the Holyrood Palace. One of the most striking monuments on the hill is the National Monument of Scotland that was inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. The last day of April celebrates the Beltane Fire festival. Read More

The ruins of Craigmillar Castle are a major tourist attraction in Edinburgh. It is located just beside Holyrood Park, almost 5km from the centre of the city. It is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland. Nowadays, wedding ceremonies take place in the great hall of the castle. It provides a sense of medieval character surrounded with green fields. Not only is it a beautiful tourist attraction, but also the Castle has a great connection with the history as the Mary queen of Scots fled here after the murder of Rizzio. Read More

Home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, the Edinburgh castle is a magnificent fortress located on the highest point of the city of Edinburgh. It has continuously been in use for over 1000 years. Edinburgh castle is the icon of the city and is world famous. It is the number one tourist attraction in Scotland and has a complex history associated with it. The oldest part dates back from the 12th century while a part of it was erected in 150. The entire castle was completed with the war memorial built after the first world war. There is a audio guide tour facility for the visitors. Read More

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is situated at the lower end of the Royal Mile. It has been the Royal residence since the 1300s. Numerous exhibitions are held here throughout the year that are open to the public. The Holyrood Palace, also known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, is the official residence of the British Monarch in Scotland. The palace is located at the bottom of the Royal Mile and stands at the opposite end of the Edinburgh castle. Queen Elizabeth spends one week in residence at this palace every summer, where she carries out many official ceremonies and engagements. The palace is largely accessible to the visitors. Read More

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Experience mighty mountains to the scenic landscapes of city at Holyrood Park located in Edinburgh. The park is associated with years of interesting history and archaeology that spans over thousands of years. Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano situated at this esplanade is considered as the major peak of this dramatic hills range of Holyrood Park. With steep paths, mini lochs, sloped ruins and volcanic faced cliffs, Holyrood represents a rocky and natural area covering Scotland. This large mass of land also has its association with the Royal Holyrood Palace and also being a former 12th regal hunting estate. Holyrood Park and the Palace together have existed for more than 1000 years now as they both were visited by kings and monarchs of different eras. David I, James IV, James V, Mary Queen of Scots, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria enjoyed visited this lush green land.During the spring season the slopes of Arthur’s Seat look spectacular with yellow-flowered gorse and a well maintained pathway to reach its top. A Ranger service at the park is responsible to safeguard it along with providing services like educational or group tours, informative sessions and special events as well. Read More

Most of Scotland's finest artwork is stored in the National Gallery of Scotland. It also carries out several seasonal exhibitions. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh and it is a neoclassical style building that was designed by William Henry Playfair. The National Gallery of Scotland is the heart of the city of Edinburgh and it houses one of the finest collections of art in the entire world. The gallery includes Scottish as well as international art beginning from the age of Renaissance. It contains masterpieces by Jacopo bassano and Van Dyck. Read More

The National Museum of Scotland has a diverse collection of antiques that encompasses the history of Scotland together. The museum covers a large range of subjects including the natural world, discoveries, science and technology, art and design and world cultures. It is located on Chambers street in Edinburgh. It holds various exhibitions of international interest and one can learn about the entire history of the country of Scotland. There are interactive elements that suite people of every ages and even children. Formed by Act of Parliament in 1985, the National Museums Scotland amalgamated into the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum. Read More

The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument named after Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the largest monument in the world that has been dedicated to any author. It stands in the Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. This monument was named after Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832. The tower is 200 feet 6 inches high and has 287 steps to reach the top. Excluding Scott, there are statues of various author authors and writers beside this monument. Read More

St. Gile's Cathedral

The St. Giles Cathedral is located in the old town and is the historic city church of Edinburgh. It is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh. It is a 900 years old working church which is still an important civic service centre for most ancient and noble orders of the Thistle and the Kirking of the Parliament. St. Gile's Cathedral is the historic city church of Edinburgh and is the principal place of worship. It is also regarded as the Mother Church of Presbyrerianism. The Church is dedicated to Saint Giles who is the main patron saint of the city of Edinburgh. There are weekly services in the church and the tourists have permission to take part in those services. Read More