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Stroll through Craigmillar Castle Park, a quiet green corner of south-east Edinburgh. Follow the woodland paths, let children loose on the playground, and wander around the castle ruins.
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Craigmillar Castle Park surrounds the castle ruins on Edinburgh's south-eastern edge, offering open grassland, woodland and paths that are easy to share without crowding. Families will find a climbing playground, and in summer the blackberry bushes provide a quick roadside snack.
The castle ruins themselves are a highlight of the walk, adding a historic backdrop to what is otherwise a relaxed green outing. Entry to the park is free and it stays open at all hours, with a typical visit of about an hour and plenty of space to wander at your own pace.
Craigmillar Castle Park surrounds the castle ruins on Edinburgh's south-eastern edge, offering open grassland, woodland and paths that are easy to share without crowding. Families will find a climbing playground, and in summer the blackberry bushes provide a quick roadside snack.
The castle ruins themselves are a highlight of the walk, adding a historic backdrop to what is otherwise a relaxed green outing. Entry to the park is free and it stays open at all hours, with a typical visit of about an hour and plenty of space to wander at your own pace.
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1h
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early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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Moderate walking
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A lovely place for a walk. There’s a great playground for kids to climb, lots of blackberry bushes in summer for a quick treat, and the magnificent Craigmillar Castle ruins to wander around. A perfect spot to spend an hour or two outdoors.
Ksya Chanchikova
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