From a distance, this is "Arthur's seat" an extinct volcano, and one of the best landmarks in the Edinburgh Area, seen from miles away on all approaches to the City. Depending on which angle you look at it , it can look like a reclining lion.
It is situateed in Hollyrood Park which is owned by Queen Elizabeth, is adjacent to Hollyrood Palace, has its own private Palace police force - is closed to traffic on a sunday - the sheep are protected so if you kill one with your car youy are liable, ( but if you fall in love with one you will be beheaded)
The bold Rob decided to take his sweetheart, Caitlin, for a walk and headed up into Hollyrood Park where this fantastic piece of geology is set but unfortunately decided to head for the top via the "big boys path" rather than the easier scenic route. Poor Caitlin, with a fear of heights was reduced to tears,crawling on her hands and knees, being badgered by Rob who was totally insensitive to her fear of heights, whilst on the opposite side of the hill folks were strolling up with pushchairs, shopping trollies, etc.
Several years ago a German couple arrived in Edinburgh where they were married and two days later he took his bride up onto the crags ( to the left of Athur's Seat) and flung her off and then proceeded to claim on the life insurance. He was subsequently found guilty of her murder.
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