This green corridor follows the Burdiehouse Burn from Old Burdiehouse Road to Gilmerton Road, running through Southhouse, Gilmerton and the picturesque hamlet of Ellen’s Glen. Good tarmac footpaths meander up and down the slopes of this glen. This rich habitat includes meadows, young, native woodlands, mature woodland and old limestone quarries; plus [...]

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The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill lie under the Braid Hills between Morningside and Liberton. This Local Nature Reserve (LNR) was the first to be designated in Edinburgh in 1993 and offers a wide range of walks from a leisurely stroll along the Braid Burn to a steep climb on the slopes of Blackford [...]

Edinburgh Explore Newington

The highest peaks of the remains of an extinct volcano which comprise Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a unique geological feature in a city centre location The climb to the summit is tough, but worth it for the 360 views across Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Explore Newington