| Destination: BRITAIN | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sights*
Calton Hill
* Edinburgh Castle * Georgian House * Holyrood Park * Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum * National Gallery of Scotland * Palace of Holyroodhouse * Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh * St. Giles' Cathedral |
Holyrood Park
Few cities are blessed with such a marvelous open space as Holyrood Park, or Queen's Park, as it is also known. The park is
dominated by the dramatic Salisbury Crags and by Arthur's Seat, a high, rounded hill. You can enter the park from the bottom
of the Royal Mile, just beyond the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The park's high ground is encircled by a public road, the Queen's
Drive, but the area is better enjoyed on foot. A broad, slanting path slices up the slopes below Salisbury Crags. It takes
you high above the city, and the views are outstanding. Arthur's Seat can also be climbed, but it is a challenging hike; hiking
boots are recommended. However, you can keep to the low ground of the park and still enjoy the splendid sights.
Address:
Queen's Drive
Bus: 35 Admission: Free |
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