Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Want one of the best sunrise views in Edinburgh? Set your alarm and plan a trip up Arthur’s Seat.
This volcanic peak rises above Holyrood Park, just a short walk from the city center. But once you’re up here, it feels a world away.
Walk the short, steep path from Dunsapie Loch, which usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Or you can follow the main loop from Holyrood Palace, which takes about one to two hours.
Reach the top around sunrise and you’ll see the light spread across Edinburgh’s rooftops and out towards the coastline.
It’s peaceful, dramatic, and easily one of the best viewpoints in the city.
Tag someone you’d bring with you.
Planning to catch an Arthur’s Seat sunrise in Edinburgh? We’ll show you why the early-morning walk through Holyrood Park is one of the city’s best views — and it’s only a short walk from the centre of town.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
🌄 Featuring Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park
👉 expedia.com/Edinburgh.d6069845.Destination-Travel-Guides
Want one of the best sunrise views in Edinburgh? Set your alarm and plan a trip up Arthur’s Seat.
This volcanic peak rises above Holyrood Park, just a short walk from the city center. But once you’re up here, it feels a world away.
Walk the short, steep path from Dunsapie Loch, which usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Or you can follow the main loop from Holyrood Palace, which takes about one to two hours.
Reach the top around sunrise and you’ll see the light spread across Edinburgh’s rooftops and out towards the coastline.
It’s peaceful, dramatic, and easily one of the best viewpoints in the city.
Tag someone you’d bring with you.
Planning to catch an Arthur’s Seat sunrise in Edinburgh? We’ll show you why the early-morning walk through Holyrood Park is one of the city’s best views — and it’s only a short walk from the centre of town.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
🌄 Featuring Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park
👉 expedia.com/Edinburgh.d6069845.Destination-Travel-Guides
