Edinburgh & the Lothians
Calton Hill
Edinburgh’s most composed skyline view, with the Old Town, castle and Salisbury Crags in one frame.
- 10 min walk
- Sunset
- Easy
Half-day city walk
Edinburgh Skyline on Foot
Two volcanic viewpoints connected by the Old Town, with changing angles on the castle and coast.
Distance8 kmEstimated time4–5 hoursStops2
The running order
Stop by stop
Edinburgh & the Lothians
Arthur’s Seat Summit
A hilltop panorama connecting Edinburgh’s medieval skyline to the Firth of Forth.
- 55 min walk
- Early morning
- Moderate
Seasonal note
Leave margin for the light.
Suitable year-round; avoid the higher summit in severe wind or ice. Always check live road and weather guidance before departure.