- On the night of the 30 April thousands of people gather on Calton Hill to celebrate one of the most important festivals of the city, the Beltane Fire Festival.
- Calton Hill rises beyond the east end of Princes Street and carries a rather eccentric collection of buildings and monuments.
- Edinburgh is a city famous for its subterranean secrets, but until recently few were aware of the centuries old tomb that lies beneath the summit of Calton Hill.
- We started by visiting Calton Hill - a hill situated beyond the east end of Princes Street. I didn’t take many pictures, but there are some monuments worth a visit.
- How to get to the Calton Hill Location
- Located at the east end of Princes Street
- Calton Hill and the best locations in Edinburgh are included in my eBooks
- One of the seven volcanic hills within Edinburgh, Scotland, Calton Hill is home to the first public park and first public footpath established in Great Britain.
- Calton Hill, located close to Princes Street, features a collection of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks situated within a few hundred feet of each other.
- Discover everything you need to know about Calton Hill, Edinburgh including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
- Edinburgh has one of the most spectacular cityscapes in the world, and Calton Hill...
- Edinburgh city centre from Calton Hill
- Calton Hill from North Bridge
- Join us on a virtual journey as we explore the wonders of Calton Hill, uncover its historic monuments, and immerse ourselves in its serene atmosphere.