Calton Hill

Went for a walk this afternoon and decided to go and explore Calton Hill which I haven't been up to for years. Took a variety of pictures in-between the showers but was quite pleased with this one looking towards Princes Street.

Here is what it says at one of the many entrances to Calton Hill:

"Formed by violent activity 340 million years ago and gouged by glaciers during the ice age, Calton Hill has a long and fascinating history.
In 1724 the town council of Edinburgh purchased Calton Hill, establishing it as one of Britain's first public parks. In 1775 the first path was constructed around the hill for 'the pleasure and amusement, and health of the inhabitants of this crowded city...'
Today Calton Hill is part of the Old and New towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Take the easy climb to the top and you will be rewarded with spectacular views over the city and the forth. You can explore the many monuments built to commemorate some of Scotland's leading figures, climb the 143 steps to the top of Nelson Monument, or follow the network of paths which still lead round the hill."