I was only in Edinburgh for 5 days and I hiked Arthur's Seat twice. The hike is steep but beautiful and the views at the top are stellar. It can be very windy at the top but otherwise it is an enjoyable hike.

I visited Scotland 3 times. One one of my trips, my friend, Wm. Grant, (who before he passed away had climbed the rock front of Arthur's Seat over 3000 times- there was an article about him in the Edinburgh Newspaper), talked me into climbing the face of Arthur's Seat. - It was awesome, I'd never experienced anything like it. We ...

I spent many times climbing Arthur's seat as a child then I took my own children for the same climb. They loved it and it is a wonderful feeling and a wonderful view I would recommend anyone to go visit Arthur's Seat. Beautiful

Climbing the 40 min summit to Arthur's Seat gives the feeling of having conqured a Scottish fortress.
The interesting thing about the ascent is that there are so many side trails to the top that one can easily get sidetracked.Yet all raods leads to a volcanic cone that at the top is two pile of stones and a space between them,giving the ...

The walk is quite an interesting one as one an see many others going there. On the steep slope, a metal linked chain enables us to climb up. I was there quite regularly during my two years from 1993 to 1995.
Charlie from Malaysia

What a lovely and wonderful view of the city...not to mention the workout you get from climbing....The surrounding area was clean and very pretty with the vegetation and the ducks on the pond.

This is about the whole of Holyrood Park. It was my favourite place to visit - of course, it was walking distance to the nearest gate. There are three lochs, the bird life is considerable, and there were places from which you'd hardly know there's a city around. I don't know if the whins still have to be burnt on the hillsides, or if ...

This is a wonderful place to go. The hike can be a little tricky in places, especially when you get to the last turn or so...the path narrows and the winds are extremely strong. I grew up playing in the park so I knew what to expect, but my friends didn't. Breathtaking views of the city and the Firth of Forth over to Fife. Did you know it is ...

this is probably one of the best views in scotland, and it's a wonderful hike! i under no circumstances, however, recommend trying to climb it in snow or wind. or both. especially not both.