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Craiglockhart Hills – Quick Guide To A Short Walk In Edinburgh
This post is a quick guide to the Craiglockhart Hills in Edinburgh. The post explains: how to get to Craiglockhart Hill; the short walk at Craiglockhart including Easter and Wester peak; highlights including Craiglockhart woods and pond; and the story behind Craighouse, a historical building in Craiglockhart. Craiglockhart is one…
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Castle Rock In Edinburgh – Everything You Need To Know
In this post, find out how Castle Rock in Edinburgh was formed and the history behind it. Plus, the best places to view and take photos of this iconic Edinburgh landmark. Castle Rock is perhaps the most famous hill in Edinburgh as it is the home of Edinburgh Castle. However,…
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A Walk Around The Braid Hills In Edinburgh – Your Complete Guide
In this post, discover the beautiful Braid Hills in Edinburgh – a lovely spot for a walk. Braid Hills is No. 3 in our Quick Guide to The Seven Hills of Edinburgh series. Check out the full series here: The Seven Hills Of Edinburgh: A Quick Guide Quick Guide To…
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Blackford Hill & The Hermitage Of Braid In Edinburgh – Quick Guide
In this post, discover everything you need to know about Blackford Hill, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Pond in Edinburgh in this quick guide. Blackford Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Edinburgh. It is located in the area of Blackford between Morningside and the Braid Hills in Edinburgh.…
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Arthur’s Seat Edinburgh Walk: Quick Guide To Best Route
In this post, discover how to do the Arthur’s Seat walk in Edinburgh and everything you need to know for climbing this extinct volcano and famous landmark. Arthur’s Seat is located in Edinburgh city centre. It is the peak of the group of hills which form Holyrood Park (near the…
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The Seven Hills Of Edinburgh: Quick Guide And Map
Edinburgh, the “Athens of the North”, is traditionally said to have been built on seven hills, in an allusion to the city of Rome which was also supposedly built on seven hills. I lived in Edinburgh for nearly 4 years and visited all of the Seven Hills of Edinburgh. I loved hiking…
