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Arthur’s Seat – Hiking An Extinct Volcano In Edinburgh
In this post, discover Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh and everything you need to know for hiking this extinct volcano and famous landmark. Arthur’s Seat, at 250.5m (822ft) is the peak of the group of hills which form Holyrood Park. There are many different theories about why it is called Arthur’s…
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The Seven Hills Of Edinburgh: A Quick Guide
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. There are, in fact, well more than seven hills in Edinburgh which makes for a considerable debate over which hills…
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Coastal Walk From Gullane To Aberlady: Your Complete Guide
The coastal walk from Gullane to Aberlady is a perfect day trip from Edinburgh. Discover everything you need to know about this stunning coastal walk in my complete guide. The wide sandy bay in Gullane is one of the most popular beaches in the east of Scotland, and it is…