What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Doon the Hill is a small, locally recognized elevation in the City of Edinburgh, with no widely recorded height or prominence. Its name may derive from the Scottish word "doon," meaning "down," possibly reflecting its position in a low-lying or sloping area; specific geological or folkloric details are not well documented. It matters primarily as a local landmark within Edinburgh's topography.
Places near here
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Memorial to James Hutton, (1726 - 1797)Heritage place · 254 yd
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Photo: Simon Johnston · CC BY-SA 2.0