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Edinburgh is situated on top of seven hills which are the remains of a series of volcanic outcrops, Calton Hill being one of them.
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Situated at the eastern end of Princes Street, Calton hill marks the edge of the original New Town development. From the top of the hill there are some fantastic views across the New Town all the way to the Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and beyond to Arthur's Seat. But aside from the views, Calton Hill has several well-known landmarks ranging from the poignant Burns Memorial to the bizarre National Monument. Other tourist sites on the hill include the Nelson Monument and the popular City Observatory. |
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Calton Hill is also the venue for the annual Beltane Festival which takes place on April 30th/May 1st each year. A celebration of spring and fertility it is essentially a May Day celebration with a modern twist. |
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