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Salisbury Crags looming high over the foothpath at Arthur's Seat

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It is only a stroll from the centre of Edinburgh - a rugged, rocky hill with superb views over the Scottish capital.
Not surprisingly for its savage character, this area was formed by the under water explosion of a volcano more than 300 million years ago. Arthur's Seat saw early building of hill fortresses around 1400 years ago, but now not much more remains than ruins of later buildings. The name is said to refer to King Arthur, although some claim that it originates in Archer's Seat, as the site was supposedly an important point of city defence. In any case, the area now has become a popular hiking destination for those who want to escape the city but do not have time to venture far. At the same time, it offer Scottish nature in a nutshell: rugged hills, sweeping views, lochs, cliffs and clean air. When you descend into the city, it really feels like you have been in nature.
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