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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Arthur&Arthur's Seat - Wikipedia

    Arthur's Seat ( Scottish Gaelic: Suidhe Artair, pronounced [ˈs̪ɯi.əˈaɾt̪ʰəɾʲ]) is an ancient extinct volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design". [1]

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  3. www.earthtrekkers.com › arthurs-seat-volcano-edinburghArthur’s Seat: Climb an Extinct Volcano in Edinburgh

    Feb 29, 2024 · What is Arthur’s Seat? 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.

  4. www.chasingthelongroad.com › scotland › arthurs-seatArthur’s Seat, Edinburgh: Everything You Need To Know + Map

    Jan 30, 2024 · It’s an ancient extinct volcano which lies in the centre of the city and dominates its skyline. Located in Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a 251 metre high hill and is one of the most famous walks in Edinburgh that well and truly deserves a place on your Edinburgh things to do list.

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  6. www.theunexploredroad.com › arthurs-seatArthur's Seat: How To Climb Edinburgh's Famous Extinct Volcano

    Sep 11, 2023 · What Is Arthur’s Seat? Arthur’s Seat is a 350-million-year-old extinct volcano and the highest point in Holyrood Park, a short walk from the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is 251 metres high (823 ft) and provides spectacular panoramic views of Scotland’s capital city from above.

  7. www.visitscotland.com › info › see-doHolyrood Park and Arthur's Seat - VisitScotland

    Closures commence 8.15am to 9am and reopen from 5pm to 5.45pm. Find out more about our reopening plans. 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.

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  9. www.tripsavvy.com › arthurs-seat-complete-guideArthur's Seat: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

    Mar 29, 2021 · 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.

  10. www.atlasobscura.com › places › arthurs-seat-scotlandArthur's Seat – Edinburgh, Scotland - Atlas Obscura

    Nov 11, 2022 · Discover Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland: This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

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