Logged Visits:

30th Mar 2024  15:20  by MickSan

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 2024  15:06  by Motor mic

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 2024  14:22  by The Trudges

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Spider with centre cap missing©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges

17th Mar 2024  12:00  by ramblerspirit

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Breath-taking views in all directions at the summit. Swamped with walkers as it's a popular tourist destination and some of them lacked the courtesy to leave the trigpoint alone for a minute in order for folk to take picture (one couple were attached to it for at least 10 minutes). The summit is rocky, so watch your footing. The uphill climb is short, but intense and there was a flash of rain on the way up making some of the steps slippy. Good views on the way up as well.

11th Mar 2024  12:26  by TrainSPLOTer

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Despite the grey, damp day and low cloud the hill was busy with tourists, many dressed and wearing in appropriate clothing and footwear

Arthur's Seat Base of trig point in the top right hand corner©TrainSPLOTer

4th Mar 2024  12:05  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Second visit ( July 2003) . Thronging with tourists. Good path with steps.

19th Feb 2024  12:20  by Mod66

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Famous Edinburgh landmark with great views. Trig in poor condition as it’s probably much visited.

13th Feb 2024  10:44  by ruari2022

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Quick run up and down. Clear views across the city. Teeming with folk as expected.

2nd Feb 2024  10:30  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views and a fun walk up the ridge and then zig zag to the main path and up. To the previous trigger I know exactly what you mean everyone at the top must have felt like a flag. Had to go on all fours to take pictures, could not stand up unless we held the pillar or directional pillar. Lots of fun! Much calmer as we descended off the top to St Stephens church.

25th Jan 2024  11:23  by monkey_scout

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First time walking up Arthurs seat, not sure if its always this windy at the top. Amazing views.

13th Jan 2024  12:53  by Nellydean

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

30th Dec 2023  11:00  by g0wfv

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Walked up after the last Holyrood Parkrun of 2023. Lovely snowy walk down :-)

14th Nov 2023  17:31  by Dav1d0212

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Arthur's Seat ©Dav1d0212

14th Oct 2023  16:30  by Happy Preso

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Sep 2023  11:50  by TrevSym

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views over the city. Shame about all the people, had to wait to get to the trig for photos.

The trig Great views©TrevSym

25th Sep 2023  09:10  by Milangoc1

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

It's a lovely trig. A must visit when in Edinburgh. Trigs don't get more iconic than this.

That's her.

10th Aug 2023  12:00  by G4VFL

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

SOTA activation (GM/SS-272). Recently repainted. The "Wet Paint" was still chalked on the ground. Lots of flying ants, today the weather was just right.

The ants Lots of flying ants today.©G4VFL

24th Jul 2023  14:30  by ByTorBaggins

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

8th Jul 2023  14:40  by lancslass75

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

V busy, lots of flies, amazing views

©lancslass75
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1st Jun 2023  05:07  by PWinnie

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Got up at the crack of dawn and went up to the trig point. Lucky to have the views all to myself Which were amazing.

©PWinnie

29th May 2023  00:00  by steverowland

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

17th May 2023  15:42  by KevP

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Think this was around my sixth visit. Came up via Salisbury Crags this time. Not quite as busy as usual but still the same great views.

13th May 2023  15:43  by rococo1805

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Great walk up from Holyrood taking in Salisbury Crags first then up to Arthurs Seat on a very sunny and warm day. Almost impossible to get photos of trig due to swarms of people spending ten minutes taking selfies and climbing all over the thing. Stuff everybody else. Will need to come back at quieter time to be able to appreciate more.

28th Apr 2023  12:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

1st Apr 2023  14:11  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Spoiled by graphite - logged for HCU3A by Tim and Elaine

Arthurs Seat ©Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

19th Jan 2023  21:53  by Duncan68

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Climbed in the dark and ice , shame about the graffiti on it

©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68

4th Jan 2023  14:30  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Latest visit of many. This log will move when I revisit again.

S3012 - Southern Edinburgh Trig Pillar Network
S3012 - Northern Edinburgh Trig Pillar Network

10th Dec 2022  13:12  by Debs2134

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

10th Dec 2022  12:46  by Poppy60

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

9th Dec 2022  13:10  by Lynnebe

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

26th Sep 2022  14:27  by Biffin

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Found with Growler, Matt & Andy

26th Sep 2022  14:00  by GrowlerOutdoor

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Found with Biffin and Mufasa

13th Sep 2022  12:31  by addieliz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

11th Sep 2022  00:00  by Llondon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

1st Sep 2022  14:17  by Burkesolo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

With David and Sunny

14th Aug 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Aug 2022  09:31  by John DCC

Gridref: NT 27530 72942   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

29th Jul 2022  19:59  by thebuttonmushroom

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

So glad to have finally made it to the summit after taking a more precarious route yesterday. Flying ants have made the trig their home but wow, what a view!

Grey clouds and clouds of ants!

10th Jul 2022  16:00  by alright_dave

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to find in centre of Edinburgh. Multiple ways up to top. From car park at St Margaret's Loch probably the easiest. Option to follow the Queen's Drive road round which can be less muddy! Care needed in winter with ice on rocks near summit. It's about a 45min climb to the top. Expect to queue to get to the actual trig in the summer!

Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh ©alright_dave

4th Jul 2022  16:23  by Gcob427

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

17th May 2022  14:53  by KevP

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

My fifth visit.

17th May 2022  11:38  by Multiterrainer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig 3 of the day. Climb up from Dunsapie Loch as an out-and-back before urban walking on to Calton Hill. Reasonably busy but great views even if still a little hazy

24th Apr 2022  21:28  by Mr Calum B Thornton

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

19th Apr 2022  12:30  by jasminfindstrigs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

16th Apr 2022  19:00  by Kevlar

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

An Excellent hike to this trig, it was difficult to get a photo thanks to inconsiderate student types setting up camp right next to it.

Kev & Arthur
Arthur's Seat

16th Apr 2022  16:12  by Jawzdiesel

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Came from the southwest side and climb up the rough steps and hill knackered myself even some narrow gaps I seen back in September from social media that an inappropriate words was put on it but not there view are great piller must have been rebuilt busy place too

Spider ©Jawzdiesel
Back With many visitors ©Jawzdiesel
S3012 ©Jawzdiesel
Trig point ©Jawzdiesel
Selfie Knackered ©Jawzdiesel
Nearby trig ©Jawzdiesel

11th Apr 2022  23:19  by geoconaly

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

31st Mar 2022  08:43  by Abiabiabi

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

22nd Mar 2022  12:21  by DekBagsTrigs

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Part of Urban Trigging - No 3 of 4, very busy but great views despite the hazy cloud. Lots of people but managed a clean picture after a wee bit of cajoling.

12th Mar 2022  19:22  by chloejesstravels

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th Feb 2022  14:14  by NJM

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Followed the herd!

Storm’s OS Pillar #351

14th Jan 2022  10:12  by TeamZigZag

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

12th Jan 2022  14:45  by EmmaMcBride1

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A fab hill in the centre of Edinburgh. Not too long or steep and not too busy when we were there. Pillar in good condition for the popularity of the area.

Pillar on rocky summit ©EmmaMcBride1

10th Jan 2022  13:00  by Lippymac81

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

1st Dec 2021  11:09  by Oldhortus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A day walked around Edinburgh bagging Trigs and other hills

24th Nov 2021  13:30  by wandern

Gridref: NT 27533 72951   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

17th Nov 2021  13:30  by Susie Jean Sharkey

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Very very blowy at the trig point, had to hang on to it! This is my first trig point bagged so really pleased with this one

3rd Nov 2021  18:47  by tummelv

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

3rd Nov 2021  00:00  by billygunn

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

(Not) found whilst Geocaching.

13th Sep 2021  11:30  by Caitlin2705

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Sep 2021  10:33  by JackS

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Unfortunately misty when I reched the top. No view. Normally the views would be superb. Steep climb. Very busy.

25th Aug 2021  10:00  by SamMeaden

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

©SamMeaden

21st Aug 2021  14:41  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

20th Aug 2021  13:56  by dharris

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

15th Aug 2021  06:24  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bike rack in car park at Dunsapie Loch, walk from there, path near summit has eroded, rocks quite slippery. Reward is spectacular views.

Flush plate Pillar type
Summit August morning

10th Aug 2021  10:57  by basketcase crew

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Loved it up here. Fantastic views.

©basketcase crew

24th Jul 2021  09:00  by iang

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Early morning walk up from Pleasance. Excellent views.

Not my can of Stella! ©iang

17th Jul 2021  19:34  by JemD

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Really busy and a slight wait to get to the trig, standard Saturday I guess. Amazing views which is to be expected. Very windy at the top, intermittent dust storms made it slightly more tricky in the heat

27th Jun 2021  19:19  by Geordie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

26th Jun 2021  00:00  by carolje

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19th Jun 2021  09:43  by SeaChange

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

18th Jun 2021  17:00  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Treated ourselves to a fancy lunch in the New Town, then walked out to Arthurs seat via the nearby FBM/bolt. Quite a popular spot this afternoon, but good views over the city.

18th Jun 2021  12:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

It was good to be up here today, with great views. Not too crowded.

11th May 2021  10:40  by SianC

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My 100th Trig! Great walk up via the Salisbury crags, had the trig briefly to ourselves before a few others appeared but it was basically pretty quiet. It’s had a new coat of paint too - very smart!

©SianC
©SianC
©SianC

21st Dec 2020  11:25  by ajtaylor

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©ajtaylor

21st Oct 2020  10:36  by Trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP0893
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30th Sep 2020  20:20  by U511827

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Sep 2020  15:00  by MoiTil

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

4th Sep 2020  13:15  by retired trigger

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Aug 2020  18:16  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Aug 2020  12:20  by michael_hume6

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views over a magnificent city. Was here with Emma and Pepper dog on our holiday

2nd Aug 2020  10:24  by andypad

Gridref: NT 27535 72954   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©andypad

5th Apr 2020  11:43  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

2nd Apr 2020  00:00  by Kctrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Very busy trig to go up to

7th Mar 2020  12:35  by David Bremner

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Summit mobbed - not my usual trigpointing experience! Credit to those doing it in high-heeled boots though. I walked up from the FBM over Whinny Hill, a route I had to myself until I joined the main tourist route which had hundreds on it. Got to touch the trig as a European gentleman roared at the top of voice beside it whilst his partner filmed him....I must do that next one I bag! Condition unchanged since recent visitors logs.

12th Feb 2020  16:22  by Slaughterdpig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Feb 2020  12:22  by Slaughterdpig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Slaughterdpig

29th Jan 2020  10:00  by lauralj84

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Laura ©lauralj84

22nd Jan 2020  13:30  by beckroad

Gridref: NT 27500 72900   FB Number: S3018  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The 2nd of 3 city pillars. Followed a well defined track through the royal park and on to the summit of Arthur Seat. Fantastic views.Severe footpath erosion. Appears always busy. School parties, retired people, tourists and student athletes to name a few.

Desending From Arthur Seat Footpath erosion. Looking East.©beckroad

3rd Jan 2020  18:35  by Megan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

2nd Dec 2019  00:00  by Schmuppets

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Climbed on a day trip to Edinburgh to visit the Parliament building and the Christmas Market. Very good views!

1st Dec 2019  10:20  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Brilliant sunshine and a crisp day across the city. Got there just before the tourists got going. The rocks around the trig are very polished and are not the best with a layer of thick frost on them. Trig is in good condition considering how many people climb up to it and hang on it while taking pictures.

5th Nov 2019  11:49  by joeythecat

Gridref: NT 27533 72950   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Oct 2019  12:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Fantastic conditions, the summit was mobbed.

3rd Oct 2019  17:00  by Stevo

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

What a fabulous evening to visit. Glorious sunset with wonderful views of the city, Leith and the surrounding hills. A must visit when in Edinburgh. Amazing the At in a few minutes you can be out of the city and at the top of a hill like this. Lots of international visitors. Lovely.

25th Aug 2019  11:42  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

pity you cant score higher,simply breathtaking

©Pritch227

25th Aug 2019  11:41  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

There are no words truly amazing

©WuzzerL

21st Aug 2019  11:00  by Alan63

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

3rd Aug 2019  13:40  by Roger Peaple

Gridref: NT 27500 72900   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A second visit to this beautiful spot, following on from visiting its cousin, lower down on Calton Hill. Both heaving with happy faced people. A wee break from a weekend at the Edinburgh International Festival.

24th May 2019  19:36  by Volted

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Beautiful scenery over Edinburgh, always busy though!

18th Apr 2019  09:40  by Espressoman

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely place for an early morning walk.

17th Mar 2019  11:03  by greenbell

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Rather nice little design, find a quieter route at the side of the hill to go up. We're slithering with our boots on - bit of snow and a brisk easterly - wonder how many people do damage to themselves going up in trainers etc? Busy but manage to get to the top. View out to the Lammermuirs (a treat from the Autumn) out to the Lomonds and Ochils (on the list), Pentlands slumber, Western hills still a bit clouded but to the east Isle of May, Fife and Bass Rock look splendid. On to do the bolt and locked away trig to complete the trigging for this visit.

5th Feb 2019  11:40  by grannymermaid

Gridref: NT 27500 72900   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Top of an extinct volcano, whoooh hooo one of Edinburghs landmarks,busy with visitors. Arthurs Seat. Amazing views all round.

18th Nov 2018  08:43  by Fremington

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Nov 2018  12:00  by Himmy

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

On our visit in 2018 in the campervan.

27th Oct 2018  07:46  by trigrunner

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pre work run up Arthurs seat and Calton Hill. Surprisingly busy at top of Arthurs seat, couldn't get picture of pillar, low light and too many people.

25th Oct 2018  12:03  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Popular walk.

Arthur's Seat

23rd Oct 2018  16:26  by Fraggle69

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

21st Sep 2018  12:30  by Actaeon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

28th Aug 2018  10:30  by ourmark

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Photos: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5892383 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5892380

20th Aug 2018  11:21  by evsbaggsy

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely walk up and in a clear day like today fantastic views. Main drawback is that with a relatively short climb there are lots of people.

©evsbaggsy

4th Aug 2018  12:40  by Father Ted

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Can't remember visiting such a popular trig point - Snowdon may be. Visiting Edinburgh as part of my challenge to have a pint of Guinness in every European Capital City. This was number 50 out of 52. Came up a fairly steep way from the west. Went down a more gentle way.

19th Jul 2018  14:24  by andynez

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Part of 7 Hills of Edinburgh route

7th Jul 2018  01:17  by Robduk

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

23rd Jun 2018  14:00  by kme

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

23rd Jun 2018  10:25  by SebastienCale

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Fantastic views on a grey first day in the city. Great to get out bearings. So busy at the trig though!

Sooo many people

30th May 2018  16:41  by dadu 13

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Simply fantastic views, but quite a jaunt to get up and down.

©dadu 13

14th May 2018  14:15  by KevP

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

My 3rd visit. The usual crowds at the summit.

11th May 2018  13:00  by seanmac

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked up from the car park, brilliant views on a sunny day

7th May 2018  12:00  by Ocram

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

26th Mar 2018  08:43  by Griefmiester

Gridref: NT 27534 72943   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parking at Holyrood car park, then over Salisbury Crags, along to Arthurs Seat, then Dunsapie and Dunsapie Pillar, back via Edinburg FMB and Aux, Amazing view today and a great walk! Had the summit to myself too:)

22nd Feb 2018  12:00  by BennMcIntyre

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Jan 2018  11:49  by lilyrosieives

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Holyrood car park.With Uncle Luke,Aunty Freddie,Grandma and Ali.

7th Jan 2018  11:43  by catman

Gridref: NT 27531 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

8th Nov 2017  16:00  by joebee98

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from holyrood and down along the crags. Very windy, and slippy in the rain. 360 views that were great even under a grey sky

Flush Bracket
Trig

2nd Nov 2017  07:24  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Up on the summit pre-dawn to watch the sun coming up - fantastic!

25th Oct 2017  12:30  by silverfox11

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views from here. Very busy today. Rocks approaching summit shiny slippery due to footfall traffic.

©silverfox11

5th Oct 2017  13:04  by Chalky

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Spider centre open no cap or plug.

4th Oct 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 27534 72943   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

24th Sep 2017  15:03  by Piloti

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

2nd Sep 2017  14:27  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Walked up from Dunsapie Loch with P61 & Brunshaw,a busy summit today with fantastic views.

Approach
Trig
Topograph
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic

2nd Sep 2017  14:27  by Brunshaw

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Did on day trip to edinburgh. Fantastic summit with great views.

2nd Sep 2017  14:27  by painterman61

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Easy parking up from layby next to lock steep pull to top,trig is perched on volcanic rock which is well polished with the many thousands of visitors.Trig has been repaired with a new base incorporating the fb.Top packed out with people why not what a viewpoint it is give it 20 if i could!

Aurthurs seat ©painterman61
close up ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61
view ©painterman61

24th Aug 2017  12:20  by fitzsimons

Gridref: NT 27535 72944   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Elevation at top of pillar from GPS - 263m

12th Aug 2017  15:16  by Teasel

Gridref: NT 27532 72946   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Teasel

12th Aug 2017  15:16  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

not alone up here today.

31st Jul 2017  18:52  by Limitless

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

14th Jul 2017  14:34  by neuralsandwich

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

2nd Jul 2017  14:37  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Retrospective log. A day trip visit to Scotland's Capital and bagged this.

The trig & Leg! ©S1534&Beyond

26th May 2017  08:35  by Roger Peaple

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

50th birthday Trig :-)

18th May 2017  16:35  by KevP

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Grear revisit after viewing Edinburgh FBM and Dunsapie Tank.

10th Apr 2017  17:30  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Arthur's Seat ©boblynoriho

8th Apr 2017  12:13  by Scouser

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Apr 2017  10:10  by newestindustry

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

5th Mar 2017  11:55  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: NT 27533 72941   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Bagged on a circular walk around Edinburgh

18th Feb 2017  20:45  by Rossjlyons

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

2nd Jan 2017  10:22  by SquirrelCorner

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1st Jan 2017  13:42  by SquirrelCorner

Gridref: NT 27529 72942   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Flipping breezy. Busy like an anthill, except not so organised. Steep scramble up last few yards. Worth it though.

Anthill at Edinburgh (aka Arthur's Seat) Arthur's Seat on a very busy New Year's Day 2017. Cold, Windy, Sunny. And way too many people to get a good clear shot so this is all I can manage. ©SquirrelCorner

3rd Dec 2016  11:00  by Boz North

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

13th Nov 2016  12:12  by grianaig

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

©grianaig
Graffiti on the trig Taken on revisit - 4th May 2022©grianaig

6th Nov 2016  19:57  by Nuthatch02

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very interesting walk to the top of Arthurs Seat

28th Oct 2016  14:40  by bwm

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very busy

28th Oct 2016  11:15  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Good conditions

26th Oct 2016  09:45  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

27th Jun 2016  16:32  by Mr Rant

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Visited the summit after a morning at Edinburgh castle.

7th Jun 2016  13:30  by Tony J

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

30th May 2016  07:12  by smaustin

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Retrospective bag after Facebook memories showed a photo with me and the trig!

28th May 2016  18:30  by Akayess

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Akayess at Arthur's Seat trig ©Akayess

2nd May 2016  13:57  by Moira293

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Challenging weather conditions - heavy rain shower on the way up and hail plus howling gale at the summit. Had to wait in a queue to scramble up to the trig - as I was rather tentative at the prospect, several rude people jumped the queue! We were rewarded for our efforts with sunshine and stunning views on the way down.

The Trig...after the hailstorm!
Too windy to stand up at the trig!

17th Apr 2016  15:03  by Ham Mathieson

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Well visited trig and showing the wear and tear from multiple visits. Good views to Fife, Berwick and surrounding areas however spoilt by the numbers at summit. Too busy for me.

10th Apr 2016  09:48  by meltdiceburg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

A nice viewpoint, but busy. With TMD.

meltdiceburg @ Arthurs Seat ©meltdiceburg

19th Mar 2016  15:00  by PhilRichards

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

8th Mar 2016  11:50  by Amelia Pond

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Had to wait my turn to get near trig, young couple sat on it for ages. Popular spot, great views.

3rd Mar 2016  18:54  by fergie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©fergie

17th Feb 2016  12:55  by Boid

Gridref: NT 27534 72943   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Excellent all round uninterrupted views, easily accessible for central Edinburgh, Gets a 10 from me. Damage is very slight: I've opted for 'good' condition.

26th Dec 2015  00:00  by Wildfell

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst geocaching.

3rd Dec 2015  10:50  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NT 27537 72951   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Log #247. Fairly quiet at this time of the day. Up and over Dunsapie Fort, then up the north side of Arthur's Seat. Trig is on the rocky summit and looks to have been reinforced to prevent damage. Some slight chips missing from top edges. Brilliant views over the city. Back down via Salisbury Crags. [ExP-187/MiP-9/Rev-2/BM-14/IS-27/Other-8]

FB
Pillar
Cap missing, and view over the city.
Oh, hi.
View over the city and the crags

22nd Nov 2015  14:47  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Took a very long winded route to this as Sat Nav women sent me on a wild goose chase for a parking spot, even got a royal park warning notice!. I've been up before but before trig bagging, lovely day for a revisit but couldn't believe how busy it was. After waiting 10 minutes for a clear shot of the trig and helping people on and off as the rock is so polished I gave up and took one with people in it. Still a fab wee hill but very very busy.

Arthurs Seat Collage ©thejackrustles
Mrs TJR at the trigpoint ©thejackrustles

11th Nov 2015  10:55  by wanderer

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

7th Nov 2015  12:00  by J Mo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

29th Oct 2015  10:00  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Quick ascent between showers.

25th Oct 2015  15:00  by gerryu2

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A hard slog up. Not high, but steep. It was busier up here than it was in princess street. Had to queue to get my photo taken with the trig. Amazing views up here.

25th Oct 2015  13:20  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Windy and busy as usual. Good walk and amazing views.

24th Oct 2015  12:17  by Whats the Point

Gridref: NT 27534 72936   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great trigpoint. Too many people. Much better weather than I was expecting today. Some blue sky and no rain. Great views.

Pillar with attendant crow
Arthurs Seat Mr Crow determined to get into the photo.

4th Oct 2015  08:43  by Bergen

FB Number: 3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

©Bergen
©Bergen

6th Sep 2015  15:32  by satanhardens

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited on holiday. My first trig point! Very excited to see it. There are SO many people about that it was hard to get a good pic or spend any time enjoying the view, so we headed off for a nearby geocache instead :)

4th Sep 2015  12:43  by trigger007

Gridref: NT 27539 72932   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

©trigger007

27th Aug 2015  18:00  by sweeners

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

17th Aug 2015  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: NT 27535 72945   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

to many people about to enjoy the trig and wonderful views never go in august when the festival is on

14th Jun 2015  09:00  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked up from south in dismal drizzly rain and wind we were the only ones up here, afterwards we had a very long trip home.

10th Jun 2015  17:32  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst geocaching.

29th May 2015  19:24  by Highlandholly

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

26th May 2015  14:26  by sideth

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th May 2015  10:40  by Sophsky

Gridref: NT 27502 72920   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

.

22nd May 2015  11:53  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good views on a blustery day.

4th May 2015  21:42  by garryp383

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

27th Apr 2015  21:29  by garryp383

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th Apr 2015  11:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Made it to the top before the morning rush. Is this the busiest pillar in the country?

©Borderer

6th Apr 2015  15:00  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Busy wee place!

Arthurs Seat ©monkeydestructor

6th Apr 2015  14:35  by pendragon9321

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

6th Apr 2015  12:30  by dianarama

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

4th Feb 2015  12:22  by Nathanael-jon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

31st Jan 2015  12:00  by tim747

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

3rd Jan 2015  13:25  by Chris Mac

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Another visit to include the surrounding hills.

2nd Jan 2015  14:10  by Moacky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Whilst out and about geocaching.

30th Dec 2014  14:50  by Chris Mac

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A magical spot with stunning views.

3rd Dec 2014  08:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

The reward for an early ascent was golden shafts of light shining down on Edinburgh Castle and around the city. Trig is sited on a superb volcanic rock platform. Every capital city should have a fell like this

29th Nov 2014  15:57  by Crazygirafe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

29th Nov 2014  12:51  by bigtykedog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

15th Nov 2014  14:00  by Julesn76

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Oct 2014  14:56  by mntainman

Gridref: NT 27532 72949   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Aug 2014  13:37  by BigJ

Gridref: NT 27532 72949   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Princess Street via Salisbury Crag. Because it was festival time, couldn't see the trig for people. Might visit again on a quieter day.

6th Aug 2014  14:55  by sniffadogz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Very misty & covered in flying ants!

6th Aug 2014  09:24  by runblue

Gridref: NT 27534 72945   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Looks a bit different in the mist this morning!

5th Aug 2014  16:01  by runblue

Gridref: NT 27532 72947   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

©runblue

4th Aug 2014  16:58  by Monki

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great area

Me at trg ©Monki
Flush Bracket ©Monki

27th Jul 2014  21:53  by Delta68

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Enjoyed the walk up to the trigpoint - very windy but amazing views.

Arthurs Seat

4th Jul 2014  16:51  by postie grum

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A blustery day on the hill

26th May 2014  08:52  by jrcking

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

I used to run up here now and then. Always a very busy trig point!!

6th Apr 2014  14:09  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

22nd Mar 2014  14:12  by fitzydan

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

In Scotland for the weekend with THE SNAPPERS and other like minded folk geocaching. GC45CC has visited this trig so a walk up here was a must. Superb 360 views from the top and a bit windy today too but glorious weather.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view

22nd Mar 2014  14:12  by THE SNAPPERS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

In the area caching with fellow Yorkshireman Fitzydan,superb 360'views on a windy sunny day.

24th Nov 2013  13:50  by Morecambe Monkey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up over Salisbury Crags,fine views over the city & out to sea. Very popular as you would expect.

21st Oct 2013  14:30  by Sarahbrand69

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A quick and easy hill in centre of town

19th Aug 2013  16:07  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wonderful views of the city from here.

11th Aug 2013  18:03  by andypad

Gridref: NT 27532 72948   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

©andypad

8th Jun 2013  19:48  by CJO

Gridref: NT 27531 72949   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

unusual reinforcement to bottom of pillar. See 20 April 2003log by Clochandlighter for photos. cap missing. can see many of today's visited trigmarks

S3102 note enlarged base of pillar

4th Jun 2013  10:43  by john g

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great views over Edinburgh!

Me on the trig at Arthurs seat©john g

31st May 2013  23:09  by g4wsb

Gridref: NT 27529 72933   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pitch dark still people arriving.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

27th May 2013  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Climbed up Arthur's Seat from Holyrood Palace in very gusty weather. Took photos of the TrigPoint and some of the surrounding scenery.

TP0893 ©explorer_olway
TP0893 ©explorer_olway

28th Feb 2013  22:35  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Having spent 4.5 hours on the train I needed some excercise and this seemed a good place to go. Crowded with German students. Misty but worth the climb.

23rd Feb 2013  16:30  by Quadbarrel

Gridref: NT 27534 72951   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Not the first to log this trig, but it was the first time we had been up to it. And it would seem that lots and lots of other people decided to do it with us (although I think that happens every day). Cracking hill though with excellent views in every direction. Well worth the walk from the station.

Flush Bracket
Master QB in a rare solo moment at the top! ©Quadbarrel
360 view from the top

2nd Feb 2013  22:34  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Jan 2013  14:30  by Sandman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

busy, very windy

©Sandman

1st Jan 2013  13:06  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 27536 72940   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit of many. Whole place swarming with visitors. Difficult to see pillar for people at times.

S3012 - Arthurs Seat & self with a bunch of complete strangers

31st Dec 2012  09:00  by geezagoal

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Got up here before the mad stampede.Great 360' views

Trig
Plate
View

30th Nov 2012  15:25  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Could well be the second most visited trig in all Scotland after Ben Nevis.

12th Nov 2012  11:45  by yukin61

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

up in the capital for the scotland all blacks game yesterday ... parked by dunsapie lock and walked up the east slope top the top, weather cloudy, but nice views all round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPLmTu_AVDs

the pillar
the pillar
the pillar & me
the pillar
the pillar
north from TP0893
east from TP0893
south from TP0893
west from TP0893

11th Nov 2012  12:23  by Bangkok_ian

Gridref: NT 27529 72941   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

We were here to do the Earthcache and to watch Scotland versus New Zealand at Murrayfield.

Flush Bracket Arthur's Seat
Getting a bit chilly at the top 11/11/2012 We were in Edinburgh for the rugby (Scotland 22 - New Zealand 51)

30th Oct 2012  10:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

14th Oct 2012  13:03  by SummitPlummet

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A Bit Wet That Day ©SummitPlummet

3rd Sep 2012  13:54  by Blob

Gridref: NT 27530 72940   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Pillar in generally good condition. Painted white, though slightly grubby. Slight damage perhaps, but no graffiti at date of visit. Excellent views in all directions.

Arthur's Seat Flush Bracket Flush bracket slightly damaged or worn but perfectly readable S3012
Arthur's Seat on a beautiful sunny September day Very clear and bright with excellent views in all directions

20th Jun 2012  19:00  by Castle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

5th Jun 2012  00:00  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

22nd May 2012  16:18  by KevP

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Superb views on hot sunny day. Very busy, lots of sunbathers in all directions.

12th Apr 2012  10:39  by trig-man

Gridref: NT 27534 72941   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Mar 2012  13:37  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

20th Feb 2012  12:00  by Foinavon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Very windy up here today. Trig was an unusual shape. Shame there is grafiti on it.

two cold boys

16th Feb 2012  11:15  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

21st Jan 2012  17:23  by PeterKirkwood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

2nd Jan 2012  14:04  by descarte1

Gridref: NT 27535 72946   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Good condition "two-stage" pillar on top of Arthur's Seat. Blowing a gale today with photos only taken either by sitting down on hanging onto the hole on the top! That said, place was going like a fair. Original pillar seems encased in a new thicker base. No sightholes visible and the cap is missing with no plug. Minor chips to the top. Stellar 360 degree views, as expected. Pillar looking a bit grubby with a lot of vandalism on it now. FB faces west-ish.

2nd Jan 2012  14:03  by pog

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

28th Nov 2011  15:00  by melch

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

3rd Nov 2011  13:19  by slateloose

Gridref: NT 27500 72900   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice Sunny day good views

20th Oct 2011  19:34  by Arran Trigman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

©Arran Trigman
©Arran Trigman
©Arran Trigman

10th Sep 2011  11:15  by WhiteFriar

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

29th Aug 2011  13:44  by BigNick

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

26th Aug 2011  16:50  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

ARTHURS SEAT FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
ARTHURS SEAT TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

21st Jul 2011  11:30  by Jonesduo 2

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

18th Jul 2011  14:00  by DesG

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Visited while touring Scotland. Also logged as YSM061

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG

30th May 2011  18:00  by Crazy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Busy location on a sunny but blustery day. Good views over Firth of Forth and city. Whitewashed step trig has orange graffiti but otherwise OK. Steep climb well worth it. Walked from the City.

14th Mar 2011  13:15  by Stratford Strollers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 2/10

Given the location, we were amazed to find this trig hasn't been logged for about 5 months. Started off from the Scottish Parliament building in light rain but at the summit visibility was down to less than 25 metres, hence the low score for interest!! We will definitely have to come back on a nice sunny day. We were quite surprised to find how rugged it is on top, and quite slippery in the rain.

23rd Feb 2011  13:02  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

with Jamie, Paul Brocklehurst his daughter Abbey and her boyfriend

10th Nov 2010  09:11  by tom

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The white painted two stage pillar stands on the rocky peak of a hill in Holyrood Park to the east of Edinburgh city centre. The trig was approached from Dunsapie Loch to the east. It is covered in graffiti and lacks a cap or plug. There are some minor chips to the top edges of the pillar and the loops are damaged. The FB S3012 is positioned on the broader, lower stage of the pillar. The site has a fantastic panoramic view over the city and the surrounding hills and coastline. Distant snowy peaks could be seen in the north west. Holyrood Park is part of Arthur’s Seat Volcano SSSI.

6th Nov 2010  13:47  by GIRTy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Photographed during a visit to Edinburgh, but not logged on here.

Other visitors present.

27th Oct 2010  10:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

24th Oct 2010  11:00  by craftinessa

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

24th Oct 2010  11:00  by swampysean

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Perfect view for once unlike most of the days I go trigging. Not overly crowded considering what a nice day it is. Number 110 in the Great Trig hunt

10th Oct 2010  16:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good views but spoilt by the masses Not to be missed

20th Sep 2010  15:00  by jlinney99

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Sep 2010  15:25  by Sandman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very busy

26th Aug 2010  13:30  by stan toon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

brilliant views...pity about the masses of humans

27th Jul 2010  11:30  by Tikal

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

20th Jun 2010  14:50  by bluebeard

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th Jun 2010  19:15  by Border Peat

Gridref: NT 27500 72900   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

great views

good climb after fish and chips ©Border Peat

21st May 2010  10:25  by jonglew

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A bit short of time so it was a case of park at the bottom, dash up the hill - a Marilyn no less, and dash back down. Great views, as expected, over Edinburgh on this lovely sunny day in May on our annual pilgrimage north of the border.

Pillar TP0893©jonglew

7th Apr 2010  10:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

23rd Mar 2010  12:30  by Rachel-C

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Brilliant views of the city and beyond!!

20th Mar 2010  13:36  by tbsc8

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Quite a climb but well worth it for the spectacular views

Me, my GPS and the Trig Piller
Flush Bracket

20th Mar 2010  13:00  by Postie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views on a clear March day

15th Feb 2010  12:38  by Hobgoblinkiteflier

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

It is always worth climbing a mountain in the middle of the city.

Looking out to sea

7th Feb 2010  14:51  by alanw

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

walked up with Pamela C, from The Vincent on Montrose St. Lots of graffiti on trig - ten people sharing summit on a day with no views. Third time up since records commenced....

18th Jan 2010  12:00  by Skerryvore

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A lovely walk up here with Lorna and down past Duddingston Loch to Holyrood Palace.

6th Nov 2009  12:58  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 27533 72941   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Very fine little hill and a Marilyn to boot. Eye-hooks on top missing. Probably more joggers per square mile than anywhere in Britain!

Arthurs Seat TP seen from indicator.
Arthurs Seat Does this data refer to the TP or the indicator?
Arthurs Seat The FB
Arthurs Seat Top of trig.

31st Oct 2009  11:45  by Razz

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked up from the city centre, via the Salisbury Crags. Lovely sunny day and great views back to Edinburgh Castle and beyond.

29th Oct 2009  10:25  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

23rd Oct 2009  14:45  by deegeake

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

good stiff walk to get to top

5th Aug 2009  15:42  by BeccaKate

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

5th Aug 2009  15:41  by ZanderH

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Climbed up from Dunsapie with agentmancuso

4th Jul 2009  10:50  by Boys from the Dyes

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Met Declan on the way up. Made him a temporary member of the Boys from the Dyes. Hope when he gets back to Yorkshire he goes trig pointing with his sons.

Arthurs Seat pillar and Flush Bracket. With new member.

1st Jun 2009  12:22  by Foooxxxxx

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

25th Apr 2009  16:00  by Fawksie

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Flush Bracket
Graffiti
Spider

8th Apr 2009  01:50  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Approached from the east after walking around to the far side of Holyrood Park in order to visit the Dunsapie Tank pillar.

3rd Apr 2009  13:48  by barnsley skip

Gridref: NT 27528 72943   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked car in Queens Drive car park Holyroot palace. nice walk up via Salisbury crags watched a weasel in rocks on way up good nice hard climb to summit lots of people about but great views all round.

Weasel near base of Arthurs seat

GPS reading

19th Feb 2009  16:17  by Eclipse

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great climb, shame about the graffite on the trig. Lovely views over edinburgh.

Arthurs Seat ©Eclipse

28th Oct 2008  10:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

28th Sep 2008  17:45  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

a nice walk up and great views,very windy.

8th Sep 2008  12:00  by svzed

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

14th Aug 2008  21:09  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Easy walk with both my sons, good views

14th Aug 2008  17:01  by Mat Smith

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

10th Jun 2008  12:38  by WavendonWilliams

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Had to log this trig as part of the EC.

9th Jun 2008  16:53  by dal

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Superb view point. Blowing a gale.

31st May 2008  15:05  by Tizzie

Gridref: NT 27533 72949   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great views, a shame about the graffiti on the pillar

2nd Apr 2008  10:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

20th Mar 2008  10:51  by jester2005

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

An interesting trig, defaced by graffiti.

24th Feb 2008  15:30  by MBFace

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Shame about the graffiti

10th Feb 2008  12:00  by pete37038

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great routes up here, shame people have to write all over the trig !

19th Jan 2008  12:00  by blueboots

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

10th Dec 2007  11:47  by Chirpy Chaffinch

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

30th Nov 2007  14:00  by SUE-C

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

30th Nov 2007  14:00  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

There are routes to this trig from every point of the compass. It was a lousy day on our visit with persistant heavy rain and hardly a soul about. The rain abated a little upon reaching the trig and we got a view of sorts, just a glimpse of how good it may be when the suns out. I think this pillar is in good condition, spoilt only by the graffiti. See the earlier photos by Clochandlighter on 20/04/2003 to see how bad it was before the repair. Revisited on 23/03/2010 with daughter in much better conditions so Ive upped the score a couple of points. As good a city scape view as youre ever going to get. The vandalism & graffiti I just dont understand, whichever way you come from youve got to make at least some effort to get to this trig, so the spray painting and physical damage would seem to be pre-meditated, why on earth would someone undertake this, and surely given its popularity you would have to time your assault on it quite carefully as otherwise surely the other visitors would give you grief?

19th Oct 2007  10:30  by brighd

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Plug missing, top edge chipped, 2 restraining rings broken. The remaining restraining ring has 3 padlocks clipped to it. No open sights. The TP has grafitti by people from all over the world. Excellent all round views from here and a very good view of Edinburgh. There is a another man made piller on this hill which has details of the horizon to help with your viewing. If any of you ever visit Edinburgh then you must come up here.

14th Oct 2007  00:00  by Bramley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

6th Oct 2007  13:30  by cavinguk

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Hard to believe you are in the middle of a city when climbing this dormant volcano! Well worth the visit (outside of peak tourist times, busy!)

4th Oct 2007  11:36  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NT 27536 72943   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Revisited with my Sahara Squad on 27-2-11 for GPS. Fabulous views from this busy auld volcanic plug... spoiled only by the excessive graffiti on the pillar... regular whitewashing might be in order.

Flagging ;-)
Arthurs Seat ..with Sahara Squad! :D

4th Aug 2007  14:48  by Proper Cheddar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Love this spot. Have been several times but this was whilst in Edinburgh for the tattoo.

14th Jun 2007  14:22  by Nr

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

"Popped" up here while my daughter was investigating Edinburgh as her uni. choice. (Update Had a better offer elsewhere)

26th May 2007  14:35  by JeffBail

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

One of my favourite places in Edinburgh did this as part of a geocache

25th May 2007  15:30  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

What a wonderful city - always love coming here. Now thanks to my daughter actually living here (rather than her last residence: Dunedin, New Zealand, the 'Edinburgh' of the south) I hope to enjoy it for many years to come. Actually had the trig to myself for some minutes - caught a lull in the procession to the top.

26th Mar 2007  12:00  by Peripatetic

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A fun scramble, and marvellous views (considering that it looks down on to a city!)... Reminded me a bit of Table Mountain in Cape Town!

©Peripatetic

21st Mar 2007  16:10  by Blue Magician

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up Arthurs Seat for the Earth cache. Pillar covered in graffiti but otherwise in good nick.

The Pillar A photo of the pillar on Arthur's Seat

3rd Mar 2007  12:10  by bhodisatva

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Damaged  Score: 10/10

Rather graffiti'd unfortunately but what can you expect on such a prominent trig point.

Flush Bracket damage to the flush bracket.

13th Feb 2007  15:59  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

repeat for me but Marilyn bagging mode for Jamie with me and him homing in on 500 for me and 100 for him the next day.

22nd Jan 2007  15:15  by campagvelocet

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

splendid views in all directions. very busy even in january, but a delightful peak nonetheless. my wife was rather less enthusiastic!

1st Oct 2006  14:39  by mafarrimond

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Awesome!

7th Sep 2006  12:50  by adambro

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great view! Quite a popular spot. Fair amount of graffiti on the pillar.

Arthurs Seat ©adambro

18th Aug 2006  10:07  by browni

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Can not give this a top rating as the waether was awful up here today. Misty and wet. Still able to find the trig OK though.

Trig in the mist No views today I am afraid!©browni

9th Jul 2006  13:08  by Ben Jammin

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views across Edinburgh and out to sea. Mint trek up to it as well.

5th Jul 2006  18:00  by Shamus

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

What a great place,fantastic views over Edinburgh.I was working in the area and could not miss this one.Hit town bang on the rush hour and so was very glad when I could finaly get out of the car and start walking.It was a great climb and a great reward with the views over Edinburgh.

©Shamus
©Shamus

1st Jul 2006  16:38  by Haggis Hunter

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This was the first time for the whole of The HH Clan to visit Arthur's Seat. We had fantastic weather, but it was blustery as ever at the top. The trig has been repainted again, I wonder how long that will last for? HH

HH & Mini HH ©Haggis Hunter

6th Mar 2006  13:48  by coinea

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

6th Mar 2006  13:47  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 27536 72940   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This pillar is sporting another fresh coat of paint. No graffiti yet. Lunchtime visit with six colleagues. Great visibility all round. GRP.

S3012 - Arthurs Seat Photograph by IJB (inset)

4th Feb 2006  15:00  by Chalky

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

27th Jan 2006  14:30  by alistair_uk

Gridref: NT 27529 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

The pillar its self is structurally sound but has had some repair over the years and is currently covered in graffiti. The view is stunning and I highly recommend the trek to all because of it.

Arthur's Seat Plate
Arthur's Seat

2nd Jan 2006  12:27  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 27536 72940   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

This trig was repaired by a local contractor on behalf of the Ordnance Survey, June 2003. 4th nearest to home. Visited many times, most recent visit 02/01/2006, GRP.

The New Look. 26/06/2003. Recently repaired and repainted.
The summit. View over east Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.
Solid as a rock. The rebuilt trig against a clear blue sky.

18th Dec 2005  15:00  by Longfram Kev

FB Number: 3012  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Came up to log the Arthur's Seat Geocache

High above Edinburgh ©Longfram Kev

9th Sep 2005  10:15  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up through town from the George Hotel via Salisbury Crags. Not much of a view due to the rainy and misty conditions.

27th Aug 2005  14:49  by soloist

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On a conference in Edinborough so had to go up

9th Aug 2005  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

21st Jun 2005  12:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Second of three today in sunshine.

22nd Apr 2005  16:30  by fasgadh

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

30/1/05Up again for a 600th Marilyn Party. Well done Rod Munro. An interesting day as I was orienteering on the hill in the morning (ie ran up) and then met up afterwards with the happy band of baggers.HoF Chant unleashed on the masses. Still in good shape and another cracking day for views. Today's whisky was Glen Ord. 22/4/05 Quick afternoon visit on cool sunny afternoon. Busy as usual, no change in condition.

Arthurs Seat 30/1/05
Arthurs Seat Rod joins the Marilyn Hall of Fame
Arthurs Seat Rod joins the Marilyn Hall of Fame- welcomed in by Alan Dawson (half man half Biscuit hat)
Arthurs Seat View over Edinburgh

18th Dec 2004  13:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 27532 72943   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

First visit for a few years. Big changes, pitched paths and a reinforced trig pillar. OK except for the inevitably missing plug and graffiti. Great view again, and very cold, puddles iced over. Snow on the Pentlands. A few other morning visitors. Good to see an old friend again. -----27/7/04 Muggy evening, covered in flying ants. Pillar very heavily graffied now - perhaps some are best not painted white. -----13/10/04 Lunchbreak visit. Pillar which is now chorten shaped is now decked with prayer flags. ------18/12/04 Cold day but a suntrap just below the summit. Up with the Desparados MC (no connection) christmas meet. Much mulled wine and mincepies and a lovely view of the Southern Uplands from Bass Rock to the Coulter Fells. Braved the wind for a view of snowcovered Highland hills.

The summit With a bright white trig©fasgadh
Arthur's Seat Latest condition
Arthurs Seat Flush Bracket
Arthur's Seat The butressed trig, no prayer flags today.
Arthur's Seat One O'clock gun.
Arthur's Seat Metal

24th Jul 2004  15:10  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Midlothian. Dark clouds were threatening to come in from the north but the rain held off until I was back down to Holyrood.

18th Jul 2004  18:50  by Lathama

Gridref: NT 27500 79200   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

I haven't stood here for 36 years, so by now it's probably 6" shorter - or, if you go for the ice-age land-readjustment theory, 6" taller! Anyway, on a day like today with clear blue skies there can't be a better view in the whole of the UK. The pillar has a lot of graffiti on it, some of that inspired by the recent Euro 2004; it's very white and a non-standard design, with a short stumpy base. The central plug is missing and there are some chips out of the top corners. Also, two of the three hooks on the top face are broken. Otherwise, it has survived the numbers of visitors very well. By the way, don't any Scottish people come up here? - most of the people wandering about on the summit were from all the four corners of the world!

18th Jul 2004  15:24  by the gremlins

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Did stay there long because it was very busy and there was a huge rain cloud heading my way!

28th May 2004  20:40  by ipeattie

Gridref: NT 27534 72944   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Years since I'd last been up here. They've built a path to the top you could drive a bus up. Had the summit to myself, probably due to the drizzle. Eaten alive by the midgies.

Arthur's Seat - S3012 Dominating the Edinburgh skyline.

21st May 2004  12:00  by Ashaaria

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

1st May 2004  16:00  by Nick & Ali

Gridref: NT 27537 72945   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Came up looking for the cache Arthur's Seat 2, but it was missing. Logged the TRIG instead. Excellent views on a bright sunny day.

20th Apr 2004  19:00  by sky high boys

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nipped up after a climb in the south quarry. Busy as usual.

16th Mar 2004  18:33  by kingofgeography

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Ace views but graffiti on trig.

20th Feb 2004  22:08  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

sunny day tons of people wish i had a marilyn in the city centre

17th Jan 2004  00:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hoachin.

30th Dec 2003  16:00  by Haggis Hunter

Gridref: NT 27531 72942   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

I had to go to the top after doing Path to Arthur's Seat 2 geocache.

At the trig ©Haggis Hunter

15th Nov 2003  11:10  by TartanT

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

More people up here than there is on princes street. Had to climb to the top after finding the nearby goecache.

26th Oct 2003  17:30  by CraigW

Gridref: NT 27532 72940   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Already dark at 5:30pm. Still a few people around.

Trig in the dark lots of graffiti on the trig

27th Sep 2003  14:44  by discjirm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This was not my first time up Arthur's Seat, but this was by far the most memorable of any visit I have made to any trig point. This was the last trig point on my coastal walk around Britain, and as I sat at the trig point in the drizzle I thought about the last 6,265 miles - all the pain, heartache, joy and love I had experienced as I strolled around this great country. I sat down and did not want to leave as I knew that a little over a mile away at the castle there was a reception committee to walcome me to the end of the walk, and I really did not want it to end. I just wanted to keep walking, not to meet them, to see more, to experience more, to walk on and on and on. If you have to end an ultra-long distance walk, try and end it in such a beautiful place.

Arthur's Seat trig point. Arthur's Seat trig point.©discjirm
The view from Arthur's Seat. The view from Arthur's Seat.©discjirm
Ending the walk in Edinburgh. Ending the walk in Edinburgh. Not trig-related, but a happy moment.©discjirm

2nd Aug 2003  19:49  by The Clangers

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

We climbed to the top of Arthurs seat on a beautiful day 2/08/03 and had a picnic next to the trig. The Clangers

©The Clangers

22nd Jul 2003  19:30  by Firth of Forth

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

20th Apr 2003  11:04  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 27533 72947   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

April 2003, this trig pillar was subjected to a horrific vandal attack. FB still intact.

Recent Damage. This damage was immediately reported to the OS. The pillar was repaired and repainted within two months.
Closer inspection. We'll never really know what the perpetrator's motive was, but this trig lives on.

29th Mar 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

rebuilt trig has widened base - hopefully vandal-proof ! - fine rocky hill; classic Edinburgh view

11th Jan 2003  15:29  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

January 2003, slight damage around base where a previous repair is starting to disintegrate. Three months later, vandals took advantage of this weakness and did considerable damage to the pillar. Fantastic views from Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's extinct volcanos.

Flush Bracket S3012. Fits in with neighbouring trig FB numbers.
Before the damage. See the cracks near the bottom? It appears that this is where the vandals were to starting picking away at the concrete.

1st Jan 2003  00:00  by Ilovetrigs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Exact date (day and month) is an estimate.

7th Nov 2002  15:00  by Bridgeman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Been to the summit several times and usually make an excuse to walk up here each time I'm in Edinburgh.

24th Sep 2002  14:00  by Isosceles

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©Isosceles

8th Aug 2002  02:13  by Allymac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Been up a few times but this is my first logged visit.

19th May 2002  12:30  by Cactus_Chris

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

I knew I'd been up here, but it has taken a while to find a picture to prove it!

Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland [S3012/TP0893] Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland [S3012/TP0893]©Cactus_Chris

28th Apr 2002  11:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walking off the hangover after the RL Cup Final at Murrayfield.

18th Jun 2001  12:58  by senrabyar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jun 2001  16:40  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Holyrood.

24th Sep 2000  14:00  by discjirm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed htis the day after I met the girl who ended up being my girlfriend. Later on this pillar was to mark another significant moment in my life. A classic.

8th Jul 2000  11:00  by Particle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited several times over the years.

30th Oct 1999  11:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Oct 1998  03:30  by andyc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Ascended as part of traditional Edinburgh University freshers week ending at 4am on a Sunday morning. Very cold on summit! I do not recommend climbing it in the dark when drunk with girls wearing heels and miniskirts. Probably why they don't let the freshers do this anymore in these health and safety obsessed days.

31st Jul 1998  14:03  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jun 1998  18:31  by Cootking

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

20th Aug 1997  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S3012 photo from 26/09/2003 - my 100th visit

7th Jul 1996  15:00  by Am fear liath mor

FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Sometimes need to queue just to touch pillar in its magnificent situation.

8th Aug 1994  12:00  by Sandman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

1st Jan 1991  10:49  by jimmy

Gridref: NT 27535 72940   FB Number: S3012  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

spider centre had gone and some paint daubing on my latest visit 21/2/2004

1st Aug 1989  14:00  by Hedgehogg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

3rd Jun 1988  00:00  by Tom de Erin

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1st Jun 1988  14:30  by Sealf4

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I have been digitising old photos and just found my first recorded trip up Arthurs seat. I do not have the exact date but it would have been June. My 3 children also came with me ( aged 9, 7 and 5). Far less busy than my subsequent visits in 2009, 2022 (plus the 1990s at some point)

Crowd free summit back in the day 9n 1988 1988 and we were the only ones up there on a fine day. Myself and my youngest then 5, now coming up 40©Sealf4
My children's first Trig ©Sealf4

4th Oct 1987  00:00  by Blackjack

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First visit, when we brought Daughter No 2 to register as a student at Edinburgh University. Took the easy option of walking from Dunsapie Loch. The trigpoint was then in its original state.

Arthurs Seat Mrs B and Daughter No 2 near the top - the pillar was in its unrestored state at that time.

28th Jul 1986  18:00  by desperate dan

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Evening run up during the week of the Commonwealth Games held just below here.

1st Aug 1983  16:42  by Triggers

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logged during university days

15th May 1983  15:12  by clochandighter

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First logged the FB in spring 1983. Pillar completed 30th January 1943, costing £9.6s.4d. Secondary station S10 in Block NT48, Edinburgh. GRP.

10th Nov 1981  19:18  by Cootking

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30th Sep 1972  00:00  by PM

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12th Sep 1970  17:32  by Fester

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Bagged as a youngster

1st Jan 1970  11:17  by Fife Walking

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Retrospective log

1st May 1964  00:00  by ngthack

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Estimated date.

4th Aug 1963  10:39  by gowrie

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Logged as I have just found a photo of visiting this trig while on holiday in August 1963

©gowrie

7th Jul 1960  15:30  by arranc

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My first hill! High point noted as 822' 9" - who says metric is better! Marilyns hadn't even been thought of (probably Alan Dawson wasn't even born then!)