Historic neighborhood lined with monuments dating back to the Enlightenment.
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Apr 21, 2025
The views were amazing from here, took some lovely photos. There is a more gradual root to take if you struggle with hills and stairs. Definitely worth getting to the top to take photos on a sunny da…Full review by Tia F
Mar 31, 2025
Not far from Princes Street, the quickest route is via steps and a fairly steep pathway. Once at the top various monuments to look at and on a clear day stunning views of (1) Arthurs Seat (2) the Cas…Full review by holidayer1097
Mar 29, 2025
I found this hilltop to be pretty trashy and the views are not really that good. Yes, it is a hilltop view, but it's honestly nothing spectacular and special. lA collection of strange monuments tha…Full review by OmahaNETraveller
Hello... I am Anne from Indonesia.. I will visit Carlton Hill on May 27 and I really would love to take a sunset picture... I googled and the sunset time during May 27 2019 will be at 21:37 but the hours of light will be at 16:56. I am not sure which hour go to if I want to take a sunset photo.... Could you please give me an advice? Thank you Best, Anne
Where do I start to get here is it from princes Street?
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See other comprehensive responses. You walk along Princes Street, up Regent Street and follow the signs. You will need sturdy footware and protective clothing for wet and cold …
See other comprehensive responses. You walk along Princes Street, up Regent Street and follow the signs. You will need sturdy footware and protective clothing for wet and cold weathers.
I suffer a bit,not a lot,from asthma. How steep and long a climb is it,please?
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The climb up the main entrance is quite steep and consists of some steps and then an incline hill and prob takes about 5 mins from bottom to top. You can obviously go at your own …
The climb up the main entrance is quite steep and consists of some steps and then an incline hill and prob takes about 5 mins from bottom to top. You can obviously go at your own pace though and take it slower if needs be.
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