Exploring Scotland: Essential Things to Do

05 Arthur's Seat

Rising at the eastern end of Holyrood Park, Arthur's Seat is a popular destination for hiking and climbing. The hill, which rises 822 feet, offers panoramic views of the City of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Like the rock on which Edinburgh Castle sits, Arthur's Seat was formed on an extinct volcano. The rock is the mythic site of Camelot and King Arthur's Court.