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‘View of Firth of Forth Bridge from the top of Arthurs Seat’
Arthurs seat was given it’s name in the 15th, but it is in fact an extinct volcano, it offers one of the best view of Edinburgh. Arthurs seat and Salisbury crag are sited in Holyrood Park.

Standing majestically on top of castle rock, Scotlands royal seat and home to the Scottish crown jewels. Captured during the war of indepence between the English and the Scots in 1174. The castle was destroyed in 1313 by Robert the bruce, rebuilt later in 1371. Then restored in 16th 17th and 18th centuries.

 
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