Holyrood Park

Overview Roam through a city park like no other. Holyrood Park’s dramatic hills and crags shape Edinburgh’s unforgettable skyline, and its history and archaeology span thousands of years

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Queen's Dr Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH8 8HG United Kingdom

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Ross Moug

Beautiful park near the heart of Edinburgh providing great views of the city and surrounding area. Lovely place for running if you don't mind some hills !

Brittany Rouillé

Hike up to the old church ruins, then up to Arthur's Seat summit, write with the stones and walk down the steep steps to the meadow and hike up the cliffs edge! Free parking by St. Margaret's Loch

Willard Walker

Normally the type who prefers a comfortable pub to hiking but I had to begrudgingly admit to my girlfriend at the top of the hill that the climb is totally worth the view .

Kate Hailey

Fabulous and epic views of Edinburgh and nearby coast. Love it, walk to the top?!

Melis Taragano

The spectacular sightseeing views from the top encompass the whole city all the way to the mouth of the Forth.

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Follow a night of Ceilidh and fireworks with New Year's Day dog sledding in Holyrood Park or an ice cold bath off Loony Dock. – Green Guide Editor

Justin Rooks

It’s good if you’re into outdoor trails and hikes . It’s not really a place for me but the view was lovely.

Paige Hunter

Lovely place for a casual walk/hike on a sunny day.

Catherine Reynolds

If you can't/won't go to the monument this hill will offer you good views of the city . Bring water. There are no benches to sit on.

Person 5

A satisfying hike to the top of Arthur 's Seat from which you there awesome views in each direction.

Carl Griffin

Beautiful place to explore for a few hours.

Anita Jáger Galántai

Amazing place to chill and have a picnic .

Aaliyah Orr

Such a beautiful park ! Great views from the top and easy to walk up

R Allan

Stunning place. The view from the top of Arthur’s seat is something else!

Carry Gold

Summit path was steep but the higher you get the greater the view . Very worth the climb!

Züleyha A

You can find interesting activities for everyone in Edinburgh's public parks .

Tony Martin Klæboe

Visit this area! Very nice! Short distanse from Old Town .

Kevin Jan M

Awesome view from the top! It's really worth the (long) walk =)

Stavroula Konidari

Demanding hike and sort of dangerous right at the top if it's very windy. It's literally rocks, no steps, no railings, nothing to hold onto.

Hamed Al Jabri

Get to the lake in the top of the hill , and take a panoramic photo(s) wont regret.

Mike Robinson

The view of Edinburgh was outstanding!

Ondřej Kubeš

Awesome plase to see the city from above...! ;)

Mauro Daneluzzi

Very long walking to reach the top but the view is awesome, pay attention to the wind

Clark Gillies

Lovely park in heart of city

Jack Thomson

Good climb up to Arthur's seat for a great view .

Alastair Sellick

Amazing views of the Firth of Forth from Arthur’s Seat #Scotland ????????????????????????????

I

A wide expansive park in the heart of Edinburgh

Ca G

Nice for a walk and spending a relaxing day.

Brittany Rouillé

No bathrooms , no water. Bring a picnic :) and write with the stones!

Eva

Great walk to Arthur's Seat and the other side of the hill .

Cameron Worboys

Arthur's seat walk is amazing

N P

the air and the view

Graham Macphee

The park is beautiful; the swans are scary.

Dav

Beautiful views all around!

N

One of my favorite places❤️

Daieem

From the distance

Saud Alghizzi

Beautiful Holyrood Park and Castle

Martine Michalkova

Lovely views all around

Emiliano (Max) Martínez Rivera

Got to love this mountain .

K Bo

Great views .

Gabriela Sion ????

Very nice, the summer castle of the Queen E!

B. Aaron Talbot

great views ...

André Martins

Perfect to running ????

Paul Savage

Great in the summer for drinks and playing football !

Alex Kirk

Holyrood Park in the sunshine gets even better when it's followed by a trip to The Sheep's Heid.

moko anggoro

Amazing park . Though its not that big, its still has breath taking scenery.

Glen Gon

Jog around Holyrood Park.

Denis Akhapkin

Nice view of the Salisbery Rock at sunset

Aizhan Alina

Спокойствие и красота. Сверху открывается отличный вид на город . А рядом с вами будут дикие зверьки ????

Marinella Spadaro

Tanta gente di ogni razza e cultura! Musica dal vivo .....

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