Edinburgh, Calton Hill
For the best view of Edinburgh city, do not take the long walk up Arthurs Seat, try Calton Hill. The view is better from there.
Find it by walking to the East end of Princes St, continue up Waterloo Place. At the end of the row of shops and Cafes the entrance is on your left. It is an easy walk up a small hill (wheelchair accessible), and it has great views.
In arty programmes about Scotland, there will often be an interview or establishing shot of a slightly Greek-looking monument and the skyline of Edinburgh. It is at the top of Calton Hill, and you can take a great Me-in-Edinburgh photo there.
Photo of the Monument on Calton Hill
Wheelchair Access is by a road further along on the left off Regent Road. Its a long way round in a chair, cars can access and drive to the top of the hill, which is quite flat.
Good suggestion. This is a much shorter walk than going up Arthur’s Seat.
Arthur’s Seat is spectacular, but you need to be fit. Calton Hill is a better option for those of us who don’t get about so well.