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On days when we are blessed with blue sunny skies, no matter the temperature, wrap up warm and set out on foot. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and compact enough to explore on foot. the main shopping area, Princes St is sandwiched between the Castle and Carlton Hill forming two great viewing spots of the city. Here are our top three picks for taking in the cityscape.
Carlton Hill is a short walk from Princes St, offering some of the best views of the city and over to Fife. There are good views of the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Aurthur’s Seat and Dynamic Earth. On a clear day you may be able to see as far Bass Rock near North Berwick looking to the North East. The National Monument is located here as well as the well photographed Dugald Steward Monument and the Observatory House making this an interesting walk away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Edinburgh Castle Visit the oldest building in Edinburgh and take in some of the best views of the city. Towering above Princess Street gardens the grandeur is not diminished once inside. There is much to see and do, a number of events are held throughout the year including The Military Tattoo, a number of concerts and several costumed performed events. You can plan to visit here.
Holyrood Park has been a firm favourite amongst joggers, dog walkers, and tourists alike for many years. Just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile (the old town), Holyrood Park reflects the rugged natural landscape of Scotland with it’s volcanic cliff’s, steep pathways, small lochs and hilly terrain. There are two hilly mounds to choose from to climb. The first is Arthurs Seat which offers excellent views of Edinburgh, Leith, portobello and a distant view across the Firth of Forth to Fife. The second is Salisbury Craigs which are a series of 150 foot cliff faces which can be seen clearly from the south of Edinburgh. Click here for more information and directions.
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