Top Adventures in Edinburgh
Stroll Victoria Street
It’s a must do while in Edinburgh. It’s featured in films like Cloud Atlas, One Day, and Eurovision. It’s even said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter!
Check out the shops, grab a drink at one of the coffee shops or restaurant...
Explore Edinburgh Castle
This historic castle sits atop Castle Rock high above the city of Edinburgh. Humans have occupied the area with some form of a fortress since the 2nnd century. The first royal castle was built in the 12th century and has continued to present time....
3 miles
500 ft gain
Hike Up Calton Hill
Calton hill is a great place and one of the easiest places to watch a beautiful Scottish sunset....as long as the weather cooperates. I tried for three days in a row to catch a great sunset from the top of Calton Hill. I was able to capture an ave...
2 miles
300 ft gain
Watch the Sunrise from Arthur's Seat
Catch a beautiful sunrise (or sunset) from the top of Arthur's Seat. Although you are in the middle of Scotland's capital, you will feel as if you've reached the Highlands. The surrounding, panoramic views, the awesome silence, and the absence of ...
2.4 miles
650 ft gain
Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh
Just a 1.5 mile walk from Edinburgh Castle is the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. It’s worth a stop and you could easily spend 1-4 hours here. Plus, it’s a fun walk from downtown Edinburgh. There’s plenty of shops and restaurants along the wa...
Run on Portobello Beach
Run along the Forth, that leads out to the Atlantic Ocean, in Edinburgh at the Portobello Beach Promenade. Accessible by bus, Portobello Beach is generally a quiet and sleepy town. The promenade runs for 2 miles and because both the boardwalk and ...
2 miles
Hike Cockleroy Hill
This is a very memorable hike that cuts through open fields and has great views of Edinburgh and its surrounding area. The ascent up Cockleroy Hill is quite challenging as it is very steep, but you'll have sheep to keep you company as you make you...
4.25 miles
Hike Dumyat, Scotland
Dumyat (pronounced De-mai-it) is a hill in Stirling Scotland measuring 1,371 ft. To arrive at the "Dumyat Path", from Stirling center head towards the University of Stirling via Airthrey Rd. As soon as you have passed the roundabout and University...
1.9 miles
600 ft gain
Catch A Sunrise at the St. Andrews Castle
There is no better way to start your morning than by waking up to a picturesque sunrise and warm cup of coffee. In Scotland, where a beautiful day is when it only rains half the day, catching a sunrise can be a bit of a challenge. But with a mix ...
Photograph St. Andrews' West Sands Beach
West Sands is just a stone's throw away from the St. Andrews Castle. It is a beautiful and expansive beach with lots of rocks, as well as sandy parts, that make a beautiful backdrop for photos. You can also see many of the historical buildings in ...
Take in the View at Kinnoull Hill, Scotland
Arriving at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park is about a 1.5 mile walk from the center of town, or if arriving in a vehicle you can enter "Quarry Car Park" into your GPS and you should not have an issue.Once there you can leave your vehicle in the Quarr...
0.5 miles
Hike to the William Wallace Statue
Finding the statue of William Wallace is a fun and worthwhile adventure suitable for the whole family. To get there begin by finding a small dirt parking lot located off B6356 between the towns of Bemersyde and Dryburgh. Be sure to not leave valua...
1 miles
500 ft gain
