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| Otherwise known as Queen's Park, Holyrood Park is 640 acres of wilderness surrounding the Palace of Holyroodhouse. With moorland, glens, lochs and even its own mountains, it is a wonderful piece of pure Scottish countryside set in the heart of the city. |
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Holyrood Park is especially well known for the mighty Arthur's Seat that is located its centre - at 825 ft it is one of Edinburgh's most distinctive landmarks. There are several man-made lochs in the park, however the only natural one is Duddingston Loch, now a bird sanctuary. This is the setting for Sir Henry Raeburn's famous Portrait of the Reverend Robert Walker Skating, now held in the National Gallery of Scotland. There is a road, the Queen's Drive, which goes all the way around the park but to really appreciate it you should get out and walk. There are various paths that take you to the top of Arthur's Seat, which are well worth it for the views. |
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