Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Right in central Edinburgh, Scotland is a public park with important monuments and buildings. This hill is named Calton Hill. It is a location with lots of history and a fantastic view of the city and the sea (not as good as Arthur's Seat of course but the climb is a hell of a lot easier!). I was able to visit Calton Hill twice on my short 3 night trip to Edinburgh last week and I fell in love with it.

Me in front of the Nelson Monument.

The Dugald Stewart Monument

The National Monument of Scotland on the left and the Nelson Monument in the middle.

The north-west view of the city.

Me in front of the north of the city and the North Sea. 

Holyrood Park from Calton Hill. This park includes Arthur's Seat (the highest peak) and the Salisbury Crags (the cliffs on the far right).

The Castle in the background and the Scottish Government building in the foreground.

Princess Street.

The Salisbury Crags and Canongate Kirk cemetery. 

Me "holding" the National Monument :-)

I decided this cup-like statue reminded me of the cup from the Tri-Wizard Tournament in Harry Potter 4. I thought I should put my name in.