Arthur’s Seat: Volcano, Myth, and the Ghost of a King

Looming over Edinburgh like a myth frozen in stone, Arthur’s Seat is more than just a hill—it’s a monument carved by fire, weather, and legend. Standing 822 feet above sea level, it offers not only sweeping views of the city and the Firth of Forth, but also a journey through time—geological time, mythological time, and royal time. The very name evokes q…