Edinburgh's skyline is infamous and spectacular. There are many greenspaces, panoramas, visitas and old built up places to breathe in the Scottish Captial's history and enchantment, so here are just a few to start you off.
Arthur’s Seat - At 251 m (823 ft), Arthur’s Seat provides sweeping panoramic views of Edinburgh – from the city out to the sea. Formerly a 350 million year old extinct volcano, the terrain is a combination of rock and grass which can be climbed from almost any direction and enjoyed at anytime of day: sunrise and sunset are magical times to sitting perched upon the one of the various peeks, or alternatively, explore the landscape during the day with a picnic and blanket in toe.
Calton Hill - Steeped in history, Calton Hill was used in old times as an execution site and later for festivities and public gatherings from tilts and tournaments, to the April’s annual Beltane Fire Festival. Today, take in the panoramas and impressive collection of monuments on the hill: the National Monument, Nelson's Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument, New Parliament House (the Royal High School), the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs' Monument and the City Observatory.
Scott’s Monument - Scottish author Sir Walter Scott is commemorated in this 200 foot Victorian Gothic monument standing in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens near the Big Wheel. Enjoy the sweeping sights from a series of viewing decks, the highest reached by a total of 287 steps and obtain a certificate to commemorate the endeavour.
Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Castle is the most iconic of the Scottish Capital’s impressive historic skyline features. Situated atop the volcanic Castle Rock, it makes for a unrivalled panoramas with a viweing point providing a 360 degree observation of Edinburgh and its surrounds. Look out from the One O'Clock Gun platform and enjoy the daily re-enactment of what was formerly a time signal for ships sailing the Firth of Forth.
