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Real Travelers who have been to Arthur's Seat
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CaitMate said…, where it is possible to climb the extinct volcano which forms Arthur's Seat. The spectacular views… continue reading »
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the_bill said… the trail to Arthur’s Seat. Parts of the trail were a bit sketchy and narrow. With thoughts… continue reading »
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Demosthenes said… at the Elephant House (affiliated with Elephants and Bagels) and then attempted Arthur's Seat, which is the tall… continue reading »
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jean nee said… covered more grounds, were up at Carlton Hill.... suppose to climb Arthurs' Seat.. but was a bit lazy… continue reading »
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Alberto33 said… rather windy and chilly trip to the summit of Arthur’s Seat, we wandered back down through Holyrood… continue reading »
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Janna Bird said… has only gotten more spectacular. You can see the sea, Arthur's seat, the countryside, Hollyrood… continue reading »
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MegDave said… the Scottish crown jewels. We also went up to Arthurs seat which is the mountain about 5 miintues from… continue reading »
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Janna Bird said
…I knew I forgot something! I had intended to go climb Arthur's Seat, the massive volcanic rock… continue reading »
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felix d said…>we went to stirling castle and the rosslyn chapel,then I went climbing arthur's seat… continue reading »
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立ち迷ってる もみじ said… and climbed Arthur's Seat before losing my Camera, lonely planet, and diary at a restaurant. There go my… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Arthur's Seat
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Arthur's Seat
"Fun Climbing Times!"
Arthur's seat, is part of Holyrood Park - which is just South of the city centre - a cool walk down the Royal Mile. Its about 800ft, and the views...
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More information on Arthur's Seat
Visit Edinburgh's volcano and walk over its lava flows—there is no danger as its been extinct for 350 million years. The name may refer to 6th century Arthur of Strathclyde or be a derivative of the Gaelic ard-na-said, meaning height of arms. The highest point in Holyrood Park at 822 feet, on a clear day you can see for 100km from the mound across Edinburgh city, along the coast to East Lothian and out to the Forth to Fife. Free admission.
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Visit Edinburgh's volcano and walk over its lava flows—there is no danger as its been extinct for 350 million years. The name may refer t...
Popularity #1 of 351 Real Travelers who've been here
Janna Bird said
…I knew I forgot something! I had intended to go climb Arthur's Seat, the massive volcanic rock… continue reading »
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CaitMate said
…'s official residence in Scotland, and was built in the 16th century. Across from the Palace is Holyrood Park… continue reading »
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Demosthenes said
… at breakfast who had also retired early in the evening (Kelly and Suzanne, by name) and we coordinated some… continue reading »
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Alberto33 said
… to treat ourselves to dinner and ended up at a Moroccan eatery called Phenecia on West Nicholson Street… continue reading »
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