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| Highest Point |
We enjoyed walking up to the highest point in Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat (see photo). It is popular as can be. As with so many names here in Scotland, which go back centuries, the origin of "Arthur's Seat" is clouded. Most historians discount the obvious reference to legendary King Arthur. Instead, they support it being a corruption of the Gaelic phrase "Ard-na-Said," which translates to "Height of Arrows."
On the day we were there, massive preparations were underway for he Royal Family's annual Scottish tour. From the top of Authur's Seat we could clearly see the Palace of Holyrood house in Edinburgh where they will stay and where multiple days of pomp will occur. We are still waiting for an invitation...
