HIgh 5: Liz Nelson

Liz Nelson, 38, a musician, of Newington, lists her top five green spaces in and around the Capital

1 Holyrood Park On an energetic day, it's good to be king of the world and get to the top. But sometimes I just like to clamber up one of the more gentle slopes and pretend I'm in the countryside for a while.

2 Royal Botanic Garden Sitting among the calm of all those mature trees, it's easy to forget your troubles.

3 Beecraigs Country Park, West Lothian A gentle walk along the river is great on a Sunday afternoon, especially if you've been up too late the night before.

4 Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian It's a steep path down the valley next to this now famous place but it's well worth it, especially at bramble time.

5 The Meadows There's always something so carefree about taking time out on the Meadows. Perhaps that's because it's a favourite student haunt and seeing them larking around makes you think of lazy days.