Outdoor Activities In Edinburgh
Enjoy the great outdoor activities Edinburgh has to offer.
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Explore Outdoor Activities
Visit Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens lies at centre of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, within New Town and Old Town Outstanding Conservation Areas.
30,000 plants make the colourful displays, and a variety of flower and foliage plants are used in the designs.
Price: Free
Visit Arthurs Seat & Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park, located just a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, spans 640 acres and is situated next to Holyrood Palace. The park’s highest point is Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano rising 251 meters above sea level, offering stunning views of the city. Arthur’s Seat is also home to a large, well-preserved fort, one of four hill forts in the area dating back approximately 2000 years.
Location: Holyrood Park – 0.9 mile from the hotel (21-25 minutes’ walk), Arthur’s Seat – 1.5 mile from the hotel (31-35 minutes’ walk)
Tickets & Price: Free entry or Guided Hike to Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park – From £18.
Visit Royal Botanical Gardens
The world famous royal botanical gardens is a must-see when you visit Edinburgh. Experience a a rich and diverse collection of plants from all corners of the earth.
Set in over 70 acres of beautiful landscape and just 1 mile north of Edinburgh city centre, the Garden offers stunning panoramic views of the city skyline featuring Edinburgh Castle.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a highlight of any visit. A national treasure of Scotland, this spectacular Living Collection is over 350 years old.
Price: Free
Visit Dean Village
Just five minutes from Princes Street, discover Dean Village, an oasis by the Water of Leith. Explore historic mill remnants, stone plaques, and the Dean Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford. At the village’s heart is Well Court, built in the 1880s for mill workers. Nearby, visit the Dean Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, both offering free exhibitions.
Location: 1 mile from the hotel (Driving 9minutes/Public transport 16 minutes/Walking 22 minutes)
Tickets & Price:
Free
Guided tour: From £18
Calton Hill
Calton Hill, a volcanic hill located just beyond the eastern end of Princes Street, is home to some of Edinburgh’s most significant monuments and provides stunning panoramic views of the city. In the 19th century, Edinburgh was envisioned as the ‘Athens of the North,’ and Calton Hill was seen as Edinburgh’s equivalent of the Athenian Acropolis, featuring classical revival architecture.
Location: 0.4 mile from the hotel (9-15 minutes’ walk)
Tickets & Price: Free entry
