Arthur's Seat

Arthur’s seat known by that name since the 15^th century is the remains of an extinct volcano also known as the lions head due to it’s resemblance to a crouched lion. Does the name come from the legendary king Arthur; well it is thought so by some but probably named after a local hero and not the king himself.

Eroded by glaciation the Arthur’s Seat is an easily accessible example of an ancient volcano.  The trek to the summit is best accessed from the grassy slope starting from Dunsapie Loch. The highest peak in Edinburgh and one of its landmarks, Arthur’s seat stands at a height of around 822 (251 metres) feet giving a great vantage point to view the magnificent city of Edinburgh.