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Edinburgh's Own Highland Cows
You don't have to go far to find Highland Cows in Edinburgh Mountain Marcus is here to show you a herd of friendly Highland Cows on the edge of the city of Edinburgh. We'll hike up to a spectacular mountain viewpoint where we can see out over Edinburgh to the sea. As we climb the hill we start to see Arthur's Seat - the highest point within the city - then Edinburgh Castle reveals itself, along with the Royal Mile and the spires of the city's churches. On a clear day we can s

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Autumn Colours in Scotland
The clocks have changed, and the colours are turning. Nights are drawing in, and the forests are at their best. Here are a few scenes from around Scotland in recent weeks

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What’s the Weather Like on Arthur’s Seat?
How often does it rain? The short answer is “It probably won’t rain on you”. The long answer is longer: I’ve walked up Arthur’s Seat...

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Planning A Sunset Hike
Edinburgh is as far north as parts of Alaska, so there’s a huge difference between sunset times in Winter and Summer.

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Winter Sunsets on Arthur's Seat
Oranges have become reds, reds have become purples, and soon even purples will fade into the deepest indigos.

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Do you need a tour guide on Arthur’s Seat?
8¼ reasons to book a guided group hike with a qualified mountain leader

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