Arthur’s Seat

About

An extinct volcano in the middle of the city, with a rewarding climb and a panorama.

Good to know

• Wear sturdy shoes
• About 45 minutes to the top

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Arthur’s Seat with Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland and Calton Hill for a full day around Holyrood Park.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

~£202 hrs

1.1 km · 18 min walkAdd: Palace of Holyroodhouse

National Museum of Scotland

Free2h 30m

1.8 km · ~12 min by metro/taxiAdd: National Museum of Scotland

Calton Hill

Free1 hr

1.8 km · ~12 min by metro/taxiAdd: Calton Hill

Royal Mile

Free2 hrs

1.9 km · ~12 min by metro/taxiAdd: Royal Mile

The Real Mary King’s Close

~£201h 15m

1.9 km · ~12 min by metro/taxiAdd: The Real Mary King’s Close

Eat and drink nearby

Whisky Tasting in the Old Town

~£251h 30m

2.3 km · ~13 min by metro/taxi

Stockbridge Village and Sunday Market

Free2 hrs

3.5 km · ~18 min by metro/taxi

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby

• Holyrood Park Hotel (Holyrood), about 1.1 km away. Sample listing.
• New Town Georgian Guesthouse (New Town), about 2.4 km away. Sample listing.
• Castle Rock Hotel (Old Town), about 2.4 km away. Sample listing.