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Holyrood Park

Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5BT, Scotland
+44 (0)131 652 8150
As featured in Edinburgh for free
Ranked #7 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 151 Reviews
Type: Parks, Castles
Activities: Hiking
Fee: No
Owner description: Holyrood Park is a unique historic landscape in the heart of the city, whose dramatic crags and hills give Edinburgh its distinctive skyline. Within...... more » Owner description: Holyrood Park is a unique historic landscape in the heart of the city, whose dramatic crags and hills give Edinburgh its distinctive skyline. Within the park is a wealth of history and archaeology spanning thousands of years. Arthur's Seat is one of four hill forts, dating from around 2,000 years ago. As well as it's rich cultural heritage, the park offers walks, solace, wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its many vantage points. « less
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Whether Arthur's Seat is a large hill or a small mountain is a matter for some debate, but it obscures the view from the south side of Edinburgh over the Forth estuary. The council will not remove it, but there is still some pleasant green space to be enjoyed. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

A fantastic chance to stretch your legs on a trip to the capital. There are some great walks and runs here. A great place to spend a morning before heading into town. More

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Angers, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

A proud nation. Mary Stuart faced the music, I emphatise More

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Livingston, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Holyrood park is an great park,It is great to see nature as it should be and not paved More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I go out of my way to drive through the park at every possible opportunity. My partner thinks I am as a mad as a hatter because I avoid all the obvious quick routes in and out of town, preferring the beauty of the park. And I am talking about 20 times a week; I never tire of it. On... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Holyrood park is amazing! Even though it is so close to the centre of town, it feels like you are way out in the countryside! More

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Bonnyrigg Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

If you are fit enough climb to the top of Arthur's Seat, if not take the car round the radical road to overlook the Salisbury Crags and get one of the best views of Edinburgh More

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Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We stopped by here for a nice refreshing hike. It offers great views of the city if you don't mind walking uphill for a bit. We didn't make it to Arthur's seat because it was becoming dark but we enjoyed the walk and views from near the top. More

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Port Hueneme, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Fantastic views . Different levels of difficulty for all hikers. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Within the grounds of Holyrood Park are Arthur's Seat. If you don't feel like walking all the way up to the top of Arthur's seat there are still amazing views to be had from the lower sections of the Park. There is ample parking at the base of the Park near the Palace. More

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