Calton Hill

Calton Hill is in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Gary Hor

Views are amazing here! Come during sunset and be amazed as the city of Edinburgh is slowly bathed in hues of gold. There are different viewpoints all around, so... explore!

JNET

It's a tiny trek uphill but the views are stunning. Bring a picnic and your sweetie and sit down by "Athens Unfinished"

Nm

Breathtaking panoramic view of the city !! Not to miss while in Edinburgh ..

P.

The walk to the top is very easy. They have stairs and barely takes 10 minutes. You can get a good view of Edinburgh from one side and sea on the other. It’s free so make sure to visit.

Matt Taylor

Mere minutes from the centre of the city with a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere to breathe it all in. You can see almost from edge to edge. Relatively easy climb with stairs.

Peder Stray

The view of the city from up here is great. It's a steep walk up the shortest path, but well worth it.

Cheen The Curious

Hill was rendered "Cragge Ingalt" on a 1560 map, possibly meaning "the place of the groves". Then named "Caldtoun" in 1591, "Caltonhill" in 1725 & "Calton" between 1780 & 1804. Source: Wikipedia

Ganesh Murthy

Nice scenic views with a lot of cultural heritage. I didn't know that this place is one of the world heritage site.

Sazzle M

Fantastic views of the city and leith from the top. Great little cafe as well for a brew and a homemade biscuit

Bryan Apple

Always great to visit at sunset .

ibis

Absolutely a must! Go there on a sunny day, relax and enjoy the great view !

Kristyna

Amazing place with great atmosphere. Nature, history, great view of Edinburgh .

Engin Korkmazer

You must claim all the way up and see the view .. simply you can have a view of all over Edinburgh

YI Zheng

Cannot count how many times we have been here and how many precious memories left here... The small hill just take u one second from the busiest princess st but got completely different view .

Shaheer Khan

A small hike before you reach the top. Pretty good view of the sea (?) as well as the city and the mountain .

Paige Hunter

Cool spot to walk around on a clear day to get a view of the city .

damianos Loco

probably the best place in Edinburgh, great view to the hole city ! I really love this place!! +extra the little Parthenon ! LoL

Asraf Hanafi Spears

One of the place for best view of Edinburgh, the best is the Arthur Seat

Serg

Climb the stairs leading up to the observatory and prepare yourself for one of the most breathtaking city views you will ever see.

Richard Findlay

Great photo opportunities both on the hill and from the hill over Edinburgh (5* Photography )

Kishan Ganapathi

The scenic view of Edinburgh makes the walk to this hill totally worth it.

Frances O'Neill

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Joe L.

The views at night are stunning. Hike up to see all the lights as the city unfolds below you.

Alex Brooks

Robert Louis Stevenson, an Edinburgh native, wrote that the best views of the city could be had from here.

Arash Narchi

Get some food and drinks to go from somewhere and make a picnic of an afternoon here with the amazing view

Michy Perera

Its absolutely nice view . Worth visiting to see sun rise

Stellaa Duhart

Lovely view . We had a small picnic . Try a coffee from the tiny pop up café Milk .

Siri Arends

Walking up the hill and then coming down by the steps is easier on the legs and a more effective view

Ilayda Simser

Wonderful view . Great place to watch sunset and takeing pictures of Edinburgh ????

Lucy Z

Great hill park with a 360 view on Edinburgh

Nuray Çanga

Must see landmark and fabulous views of city

Sami

Great views of Edinburgh on a good day! You can take the stairs or can take a 25 minute walk around the hill .

Fatima Al Hashimi

Great views of the city from the top.

henrik greger

Really nice view over the city esp. when the sun sets.

Adrián

Must def one of the things you have to do. Great view and nice monuments

Swarmstrong

The best place for scenic views of Edinburgh! Half a Parthenon as well !

Melis Uysal

Amazing view ! Better to go on sunny days.

Hanan

Great views of Edinburgh and you can see the sea as well

Sabrina Gagnon

Not a hard hike , quite quick to ascend (10 min) gives you a nice point of view on the whole city !

Nikos Taskos

One of the best places I have ever been!

Graham Macphee

Stunning views of the city , especially looking down Princes Street!

Kevin McCulley

Fantastic views of the city and plenty of monuments to learn her history from

Garry Kane

Ancient and historic landmark with one of the most iconic views in Edinburgh / Scotland

Emily Soukas

See at night and during the day for spectacular city views and some reflection.

Cilia

Great view over one of the nicest places I know: Edinburgh!

Chris R (thechristophe)

Good views across to the shoreline and of Edinburgh all round

moko anggoro

My favorite photo spot in Edinburgh. It looks good in all season.

Maria Manoli-Zafeiropoulou

Calton Hill view is just breathtaking! Everyone should visit !

Tom Liem

No. 1 view in Edinburgh. Very good photo opportunity !

Y Y

Must go but beware of strong wind

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