2.4 miles east of Princess Street

"Edinburgh boasts mediaeval streets and arguably the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Europe. The Castle provides a stunning focal point at the head of the historic Royal Mile, leading down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen?s residence?s in Edinburgh, which is open to the public.

Arthur?s Seat, an extinct volcano, is in the adjoining Queen?s Park just five minutes walk from the centre of town. Nearly half of the city is made up of public parks - from Princes Street Gardens to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Inverleith, the Meadows and Blackford Hill. There are plenty of green spaces in which to play sports or indulge in quiet reflection."

For more information, visit the Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board