Calton Hill
Calton Hill Reviews
 Great view of Edinburgh if you don't fancy hiking Arthur's Seat Mar 01, 2006
I've rated Calton Hill 3 stars 'cause it isn't going to change your life but if it was about how beautiful the view is: it would most certainly get at least a 4!
Right at the end of Princes Street, Calton Hill is easy access and a pretty good spot for sunset. You have a gorgeous view of the Old Town from there to. You might also want to stay a little longer after sunset 'cause that's when all the lights of the city start to shine and the skye still has this bonnie blue color.. Spectacular! Tip: you might also want to go at another time than sunset for your pictures of the Old Town 'cause at that time of the day, its all shadows and could look better with the morning light. Hum, almost forgot: you will find a stunning view at the forth, the bridge and Arthur's Seat too!!!  Part of the Edinburgh : First contact with Europe travel blog
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Sep 26, 2009
Aimlessly wondering down Prince street in quiet desperation for a hot cup of tea, I found myself ascending Calton Hill, which uncovered the magnificent yet still sleepy city in all it's glory. There I was, standing at the highest point in Edinburgh, watching the city spread as far as the eye can see - from the Leith by the Firth of Forth and it's islands… Haggis In A Can. II. Edinburgh. Belford hostel. |
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Aug 25, 2002
There were many up-hill climbs in Edinburgh, including that up Calton Hill . I met a nice woman with her husband and elderly mother, who reminded me a strikingly of my great-grandmother Brigham with her short stature, tinted white hair, and the accented tones in her aging… second morning in Edinburgh |
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Aug 24, 2005
When done with the Palace and the lovely pictures I took outside, my next stop after some caffeine was Calton Hill. this is another place I'd always wanted to go to after seeing it in the DK book. It was quite easy to get to, and not too steep as one would've imagined it. The view on top was amazing. Simply amazing… From Glasgow to Edinburgh |
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Oct 19, 2007
He pointed out Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat, the Scott Monument, the Royal Bank and the Museum of Art with those lovely Egyptian sphinxes perched on top. Once we dropped off my bag, we headed back to walk along the Royal Mile, stopping first at St. Giles… day three - 'House on the Hill' and Bear Cows! |
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Aug 25, 2005
Calton Hill. I was hoping I'd spend a short time here but ended up meeting a bunch of sweet Jap girls and was helping them out with things to do in Scotland. It was already by 3pm and I realised I'd better… Goodbye Scotland, but not for long! |
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