Blackford Hill

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Blackford hill
Elevation 164 m (538 ft)
Location
Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Topo map OS Landranger 66
Climbing
Easiest route walk up past Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory Edinburgh on Blackford Hill-Oct2005.jpg
View of Edinburgh from Blackford Hill

Blackford Hill (164 m) is a hill in the south of the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh, in the area of Blackford, near Morningside, The Grange, and the Braid Hills.

The hill enjoys a clear view over Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, and Arthur's Seat to the north. In the south lays the Pentland Hills and the Hillend Ski Centre.

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is built near the summit. The hilltop also features a meteorological station and a radio transmitter.

Craigmillar Park golf course is situated on the eastern side of the Blackford Hill.


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Coordinates: 55°55′N 3°12′W / 55.917°N 3.2°W / 55.917; -3.2


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