Arthur's Seat

Holyrood Park

Arthur's Seat is the peak of this amazing set of volcanic hills, which are said to resemble the form of a crouching lion. The volcano would originally have erupted underwater in the Carboniferous period, largely forming the landscape for many miles around. It has been dormant for about 335 million years. On the north side are St. Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St. Anthony's Chapel, and up in the midst of the peaks is Dunsapie Loch. To the western edge are the impressive Salisbury Crags and at the southwestern foot is the sprawling Duddingston Loch.

Entrances to the park by road at Meadowbank, Holyrood Road, Dalkeith Road and Duddingston

Open all times, but through roads
closed during daylight hours most Sundays.

Free

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