Part of the city’s World Heritage-listed area, the grassy slopes of Calton Hill offer panoramic views of the surrounding region. Visible from this observation point are the city’s main shopping district and the historic Edinburgh Castle. Easily accessible on foot or by car, the hill is home to several historic memorials and buildings, including the National Monument and the City Observatory. On the steep southern slope of the hill you can also visit the Scottish Parliament building, Holyrood Palace, and the old Royal High School. The venue for a number of special events throughout the year, the hill is a popular picnic spot for both locals and passing travelers. PutCalton Hill into our Edinburgh trip itinerary planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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Calton Hill Reviews
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Worth the hike up take a picnic spend the day you won’t be disappointed you can see all of Edinburgh from the top . Enjoy more »
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Lovely place to take in the sights of the city without the big climb up Arthur’s Seat. Great opportunity to see the divide between the Old and New Edinburgh. Lots of places to sit and watch the world.... more »
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Nice Park with views and things to see, gets very busy.
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The weather would make differences for different days. It was on my side on the day of my visit.
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