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 of the suburbs of Edinburgh…
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, most may be surprised to…
Braid Hills Walk In 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 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. Blackford Hill is 164m (538ft)…
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…
