ロティアンの天然記念物・トップ15

It's actually a well! It was once believed that the water here had healing powers and could cure arthritis and poor eyesight. Another fun fact: the well is mentioned in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Either way, it's a beautiful spot by the river and a little different, a place that not everyone knows about yet.

Stunning views. Path gets very gravelly so care needed if you are less experienced off-road

If you are in Edinburgh you must also go to Princes Street

The gardens are beautiful all year round. This is where many locals meet, especially at the Ross Fountain, the park’s most important landmark. This cast iron structure was installed in 1872 after the Great Exhibition of 1862 in London. Each year at Christmas, part of the gardens is transformed into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ with a Christmas market, an ice rink and many other fun attractions, including a 108-foot (33 m) high Ferris wheel, often called The Edinburgh Eye. https://www.introducingedinburgh.com/princes-street-gardens

Princes Street Gardens was created by draining Edinburgh’s largest lake, the Nor Loch. The Nor Loch was originally a marshland on the north side of Edinburgh, initially used as a natural medieval defence alongside Edinburgh Castle. With the north and west sides of the city protected, Edinburgh only needed fortifications to the east and south of the city. From the Middle Ages until the 19th century, it is believed that the Nor Loch was a place where ‘witch ducking’ would take place (a way of discovering whether a suspect was guilty of witchcraft), an ideal place to dispose of dead bodies, where waste water was dumped, and some historians believe that many citizens even walked to the loch for fresh water despite this. Princes Street Gardens was first designed in 1770, but was inaugurated in 1820 when the loch was completely drained. https://www.introducingedinburgh.com/princes-street-gardens

Princes Street Gardens is one of the most important city parks located in the heart of Edinburgh. It separates the Old Town from the New Town. The gardens cover over 37 acres (150,000 m2) and are divided into two parts by The Mound, a man-made hill that connects the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh and is home to the Scottish National Gallery. https://www.introducingedinburgh.com/princes-street-gardens

Part of the New Town plan designed by James Craig in 1767, and took its name from the sons of King George III. In stark contrast to today, it started out as a residential street with the first inhabitants moving in during the 1770s. Its elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture, lush gardens and panoramic views of the castle, create a scene of urban grandeur. The street’s array of shops, boutiques, and historic landmarks make it a hub of commerce, culture, and leisure today.

This is one of the most prominent hills of the Pentland Hills. You have superb views toward Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth, and on clear days, even the Fife and Scottish Highlands. The walk to the summit is moderate, and you'll be walking through diverse landscapes from grassy slopes to more rugged and rocky sections near the top.