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Arthur's Seat is the largest of the three parts of the Arthur's Seat Volcano site of special scientific interest (the other parts being Calton Hill and the Castle Rock) which is designated to protect its important geology (see below), grassland habitats and uncommon plant and animal species.
Arthur’s Seat is located in Holyrood Park, at the end of the Royal Mile. This large, grass covered hill is the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted 350 million years ago. Arthur’s Seat is the highest point of this extinct volcano.
The parks highest point is Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 251m above sea level giving excellent view of the city; it is also the site of a large and well preserved fort. This is one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 years ago. With its diverse range of flora and geology it is also site of Special Scientific Interest.
Arthur’s Seat is the highest point in Holyrood Park. It towers up from the remains of a 350-million-year-old volcano, and stone and flint tools found on the site have revealed there was human activity there as far back as 5,000 B.C. The remains of two ancient volcanic vents can be seen on the Seat, the Lion's Head and the Lion's Haunch.
Arthur's Seat is one of four hill forts, dating from around 2,000 years ago. Situated within Holyrood Park, as well as it's rich cultural heritage, the park offers walks, solace, wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its many vantage points.
Walking Arthur’s Seat – Map the Route One of the most popular hikes in the country given its central location in the capital, Arthur’s Seat is an easy and stunningly rewarding walk. From Holyrood Park to the east of the city centre you’ll have panoramic views throughout.
Arthur's Seat is the highest of a group of hills known as the Salisbury Crags (formed from the remains of an extinct volcano which last erupted 350 million years ago), that make up Holyrood Park. The summit is 251 metres high and surprisingly rocky and wild for a hill in the centre of a major city.
Arthur’s Seat is a magical place, and yet it was probably named after a local hero named Arthur and had little to do with the actual King Arthur. A beautiful city, Edinburgh is actually identified with the Castle of Maidens in several different Arthurian tales.
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Arthur's Seat (lett. "Seggio di Artù") è la massima elevazione del gruppo di colline che fanno parte del caratteristico Parco di Holyrood, al centro della città di Edimburgo, circa un miglio a est del castello di Edimburgo.La collina domina la città da un'altezza di 251 metri, regalando un'eccellente vista panoramica, e si può risalire abbastanza facilmente tramite percorsi molto ...