Edinburgh - Calton Hill

Calton Hill provides a panoramic view of the city that should not be missed. The hill itself is of volcanic origin. To the west lie Princes Street and the castle, to the south the old town is silhouetted against Arthur's Seat, while in the east and north the Firth of Forth and the docks at Leith are clearly visible. At the foot of the hill stands the Royal High School (13th century) where Sir Walter Scott was once a pupil.