Arthur's Seat dominates Holyrood Park and rewards with commanding views across the Edinburgh region and the Firth of Forth. An ancient volcano, it rises dramatically above the capital city and …
The Corstorphine Hill Tower (also known as Clermiston Tower or the Scott Tower) is situated at the top of the hill at 531 feet (161 metres) above sea level. It …
In the heart of Scotland’s capital city, St Giles’ Cathedral is a breathtaking building. Founded in 1124, the church became the focal point of the Scottish Reformation of the 16th …
The Scott Monument Edinburgh is one of many monuments erected in Scotland in honor of Sir Walter Scott. This monument in Edinburgh is likely to be the largest of its …
Edinburgh's Royal Mile is the Scottish capital's most famous thoroughfare. This ancient way runs straight through the Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle all the way to Holyrood Palace, the official …
The Nelson Tower was completed in 1816, to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, subsequently restored in 2009. It marks the highest point of Calton Hill (171m) and the monument itself …
Handy and lovely cycle path along an old railway line and in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat. So called because the operators of the railway used horse drawn wagons well after all the other railways started using steam engines.
Impressive castle looming on the hill over the city. Depending on the season the place before the castle can be either set-up for the big taptoe or filled with the …