"This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart ... again and again." - Alexander McCall Smith (Author)
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"The Athens of the North" - Calton Hill Tour
View Tour NowCalton Hill is a prominent landmark in Edinburgh, Scotland, known for its stunning views and historical significance. It is located at the eastern end of Princes Street and is part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The hill is home to several iconic monuments, including the National Monument, which resembles the Parthenon in Athens, the Nelson Monument, and the Dugald Stewart Monument.
Calton Hill offers panoramic views of Edinburgh's skyline, including landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Old Town. -
Edinburgh's Old Town is a historic gem that showcases the city's medieval roots. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
View Tour NowThe area is known for its preserved medieval street plan and Reformation-era buildings.
The Royal Mile, a famous street running from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, is the spine of the Old Town, with narrow alleyways leading steeply downhill.
The Old Town's layout is shaped by its unique geography, with Edinburgh Castle perched on a rocky crag formed by an extinct volcano.
The area also contains underground vaults and hidden passages, remnants of earlier construction phases.