Castle Rock & Edinburgh Castle: Quick History Guide For Visitors (& Best Photo Locations!)
Castle Rock is perhaps the most famous hill in Edinburgh as it is the home of Edinburgh Castle. However, most may be surprised to learn that this is also one of the Seven Hills Of Edinburgh – I certainly was! Castle Rock is a prominent landmark in Edinburgh City Centre. The steep-faced basalt rock is…
Braid Hills Walk Edinburgh – Your Complete Guide
The beautiful Braid Hills in Edinburgh is one of my favourite spots for a walk. The circular 4.5 km hike around the Braid Hills offers spectacular views across Edinburgh and the surrounding area. As a former Edinburgh local, I loved visiting the Braid Hills when I needed to get outside for an easy hike. It…
Blackford Hill & The Hermitage Of Braid Walk Edinburgh – Complete Guide
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill are two of my favourite places to go for a walk in Edinburgh. The Hermitage is a hidden gem in Edinburgh for visitors to the city but is well-known and loved by locals. Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve comprises 149 acres, and the area was…
Arthur’s Seat Edinburgh Walk: Quick Guide To Best Route (& Map!)
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 Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse). It…
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 all of them in every…
