Blackford Hill

Edinburgh

ADDRESS Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, South-Edinburgh Directions

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You can pop into the Royal Observatory when you come here. Loads of doggy walkers go up here.

Blackford Hill is 164m high hill located in the south of Edinburgh.

You can enjoy a clear view over Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, and Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills and the Hillend Ski Centre.

The Royal Observatory is built near the hilltop, which also features a meteorological station and both these places can be visited. Craigmillar Park golf course is situated on the eastern side of the Blackford Hill.

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