UK 2011: Edinburgh, Scotland UK 2011 Pages: London | London Cathedrals | Southwell | Lincoln | York | Edinburgh < Previous Page | Next Page > All images by Mark File. Please do not copy without permission. The "Royal Mile" of Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle is built atop volcanic Castle Rock. The Royal Palace in Crown Square is home to the Crown Jewels. One of many buildings in Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial at the Castle View of Edinburgh from Castle The Tollbooth Kirk St. Giles Cathedral St. Giles Cathedral St. Giles Cathedral St. Giles Cathedral The North Window portrays nautical themes: Christ walking on the water in the lower section and, in the upper section, Christ stilling the tempest Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park, a wild piece of highland landscape in the centre of the city of Edinburgh at one end of the Royal Mile. It's a fun hike with wonderful views of the city all along the way. Gotta love the towering cliffs and panoramic views of the city from the trail. The modern architecture of the Scottish Parliament provides a nice contrast to surrounding historic structures. View from the trail on Arthur's Seat. Parliament with Arthur's Seat in the background (the dots atop the ridge are hikers!)     < Previous Page | Next Page >