8 magical beauty spots in and around Edinburgh

We've taken a look at eight magical beauty spots in and near Edinburgh.

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00:00It's often said that Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world

00:03and we've taken a look at eight beauty spots in and around the city which prove

00:07that that's true. 1. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a beautiful and

00:11tranquil spot in the city where visitors can see a variety of plants from around

00:15the world. 2. Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park about half

00:20an hour's drive from Edinburgh. The 100 acre site combines artwork with nature

00:25in a striking way. 3. Arthur's seat is a focal point in the city and anyone who

00:31climbs to the top can take in beautiful panoramic views of Edinburgh. 4. Portobello

00:36Beach is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon and offers visitors plenty of

00:40choices when it comes to delicious food, drinks and ice cream. 5. The Kelpies are a

00:46pair of equine sculptures which are 30 metres tall. The structures are located in

00:50Helix Park just an hour's drive from Edinburgh and are a great visit on a

00:54day trip. 6. The stunning Roslyn Chapel dates back to 1446 and is known the world

01:00over for its role in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. It is located just half an

01:05hour's drive from Edinburgh and is set in beautiful grounds. 7. With cherry blossom

01:11lined paths in the summer and beautiful views of Edinburgh Castle and Alphal's

01:15seat, the meadows are a perfect place to go for a morning walk or even a picnic on a sunny day.

01:198. The Pentland Hills are perfect for anyone who wants to escape the city and

01:25doesn't want to go too far. There are plenty of long walking routes from which you can

01:29take care in the stunning scenery day.