Unwind in Edinburgh's green spaces: 3 verified royal parks, botanical gardens, hilltop viewpoints, and riverside promenades. Base yourself in Old Town, Grassmarket & Royal Mile or New Town & Stockbridge for easy walking access.
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Ancient extinct volcano rising 251 metres above Holyrood Palace with dramatic basalt cliffs (Salisbury Crags) and 360-degree views across Scotland's capital.
Queen's Dr, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
West Princes Street Gardens is a scenic urban park and viewpoint in Old Town, Edinburgh.
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Old Town, Edinburgh
East Princes Street Gardens is a scenic urban park and viewpoint in Abbeyhill, Edinburgh.
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Abbeyhill, Edinburgh