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Shamsa Abdulrahman
25 January 2016
View is so worth it! Not for ppl afraid of heights & narrow/closed spaces or can't climb stairs. Don't go if it's crowded, it's extremely scary getting stuck on the stairs trying to have ppl pass by.
Adam M
26 April 2017
Probably the best view in Edinburgh. Central location and 287 stairs up gives you a view of pretty much everything. Well worth going all the way to the top. Be prepared for narrow circular staircases
Samantha Smiley
2 October 2016
Be ready for a climb! It's 287 steps and most don't have rails. Also, if you have broad shoulders or are a curvier lady (like myself) be warned the 4th or top staircase is narrow. Worth every step!
Jimmy Angelakos
12 March 2016
Edinburgh's landmark. If you visit, make sure you are OK with climbing lots of stairs and tiny cramped spaces
Yarn Lam
31 July 2023
£8 per adult entry for guided small group tour (12 pax max) up to the top for great views of Edinburgh. Tour time every 30 mins. It’s 221 steps but broken down into 3x manageable 60-odd steps.
Adriel Mingo
15 August 2017
Not for the faint of heart or the claustrophobic! But the views are brilliant. Other nice views can found elsewhere without the bother or cramped space
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