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Arthur’s Seat is an iconic, ancient volcano that stands proudly in the middle of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. Rising 251 meters above the city, this majestic hill offers amazing panoramic views over Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Old Town, New Town, the Meadows, and Edinburgh Castle. From the summit you can soak up the stunning architecture of the city, the distant peaks of the Pentland Hills, and the expansive coastline over the Firth of Forth. Look closely and you can admire the impressive Queensferry Crossing.
Arthur’s Seat has been a central feature of Edinburgh’s landscape for millions of years. For centuries it has been shrouded in myth and legend, with tales of sleeping dragons, hidden coffins, and a white stag that roams its crags. Visitors and locals regularly visit the hill to take on its rugged terrain, cycle the circular route around its base, admire its geological formations, and enjoy the remarkable view.
A visit to Arthur’s Seat is more than just a walk, it’s also an immersion into the heart of Edinburgh. Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, bask in nature at the hilltop duck pond, trek to the top, and climb atop the many rocks that behold an ancient hill fort. Arthur's Seat promises an unforgettable experience that captures the ultimate spirit of Scotland – where else will you find a beautiful city built around such an impressive landmark?
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Arthur’s Seat is an iconic, ancient volcano that stands proudly in the middle of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. Rising 251 meters above the city, this majestic hill offers amazing panoramic views over Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Old Town, New Town, the Meadows, and Edinburgh Castle. From the summit you can soak up the stunning architecture of the city, the distant peaks of the Pentland Hills, and the expansive coastline over the Firth of Forth. Look closely and you can admire the impressive Queensferry Crossing.
Arthur’s Seat has been a central feature of Edinburgh’s landscape for millions of years. For centuries it has been shrouded in myth and legend, with tales of sleeping dragons, hidden coffins, and a white stag that roams its crags. Visitors and locals regularly visit the hill to take on its rugged terrain, cycle the circular route around its base, admire its geological formations, and enjoy the remarkable view.
A visit to Arthur’s Seat is more than just a walk, it’s also an immersion into the heart of Edinburgh. Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, bask in nature at the hilltop duck pond, trek to the top, and climb atop the many rocks that behold an ancient hill fort. Arthur's Seat promises an unforgettable experience that captures the ultimate spirit of Scotland – where else will you find a beautiful city built around such an impressive landmark?
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![Mini 5 pro Kelpies Scotland. I flew the mavic 4 pro the same day, you can see the mini 5 pro
The Kelpies are a pair of monumental steel horse-heads between the Scottish towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth. They stand next to the M9 motorway and form the eastern gateway of the Forth and Clyde Canal, which meets the River Carron here. Each head is 30 metres (98 ft) high.
The sculptures, which represent kelpies, were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013.] An unveiling ceremony took place in April 2014.] Around the sculptures is an area of parkland known as The Helix.
History
Kelpies under construction in 2013
The name was chosen by Scottish Canals at the inception of The Helix project in 2005 to reflect the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of ten horses. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges, and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.
According to sculptor Andy Scott, The original concept of mythical water horses was a valid starting point for the artistic development of the structures. He also said that he took that concept and moved with it towards a more equine and contemporary response, shifting from any mythological references towards a socio-historical monument intended to celebrate the horses role in industry and agriculture as well as the obvious association with the canals as tow horses. In 2008 Scott created three-metre (10) high miniature versions in his Glasgow studio. These were then scanned by lasers to help the steel fabricators create accurate full-scale components.
According to Scott the result would be [w]ater-borne, towering gateways into The Helix, the Forth and Clyde Canal and Scotland, translating the legacy of the area into proud equine guardians.
During the first year following the opening, nearly one million people visited the sculptures.
The first routine maintenance and cleaning was carried out by a high-wire team in the summer of 2017.
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