In pictures: 10 of the best views in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle from the Vennel
Unsurprisingly Edinburgh Castle features heavily on this list given its unique beauty and prominence over the city. Away from the noise of the Grassmarket is the relatively peaceful Vennel. The thoroughfare offers an ideal vantage point of the city fortress.
Arthur’s Seat from Blackford Hill
Blackford Hill to the south of the city delivers exquisite views of the Pentland Hills, Edinburgh Castle and even over to Fife. The best view however is of an Arthur’s Seat sitting proudly over the city.
Princes Street from Calton Hill
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Hide AdThe view behind the Dugald Stewart Monument of Princes Street from Calton Hill is one of the city’s iconic views - and a familiar one to residents of the city. The views over to Arthur’s Seat and north to Leith are also worth savouring.
Circus Place
Cobbled Circus Place exquisitely curves through the heart of Edinburgh linking the city’s New Town and Stockbridge neighbourhoods. Lined with mews, decorated with climbing roses, the hidden street is best viewed from the Stockbridge side eastwards where it is possible to spy St Stephen’s Church.
Victoria Street
This wonderful quarter mile of cobblestones links the Grassmarket to George IV Bridge and the Royal Mile. Lined with colourful boutique shops and lively pubs, the swooping road is best viewed from Victoria Terrace.
Salisbury Crags and the city centre from Arthur’s Seat
Climbing Arthur’s Seat is a must for locals and tourists alike. The view over Salisbury Crags of the city are a worthy reward for those who make the stroll up to the city’s peak.
Dean Village from Hawthornbank Lane
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Hide AdSituated on the Water of Leith, Dean Village is a quite remarkable patchwork of architecture styles. The photogenic neighbourhood is best pictured from Hawthornbank Lane.
Edinburgh Castle from the National Museum
If you can drag yourself from the fascinating exhibits on show at the city’s National Museum, it’s worth heading upstairs to the city’s roof terrace - the view of Edinburgh Castle is particularly impressive.
Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill from Inverleith
Typically buzzing with dog walkers and joggers, this open and verdant space provides a spectacular view of the city. The iconic peaks of Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat align beautifully making for a mesmerising view.
Fettes College from Comely Bank
It’s easy to see why some liken Fettes College to JK Rowling’s fantastical creation Hogwarts. The view of the towering institution from South Learmonth Gardens is bewitching.