
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Observatory Road, the Royal Observatory, the Villas Building as Villa(s) (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Observatory Road, the Royal Observatory, Astronomer's HouseHouse (19th Century) · 37 yd
Royal Observatory, EdinburghHeritage attraction · 37 yd
Roof Terrace of the Observatory on Blackford HillMountain or hill · 48 yd
Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Observatory Road, the Royal ObservatoryObservatory (19th Century) · 70 yd
Edinburgh, Blackford Hill Golf CourseGolf Course (19th Century) · 235 yd
Blackford Hill, EdinburghMountain or hill · 248 yd
Agassiz RockNamed rock · 415 yd
Edinburgh, Blackford, Ladysmith RoadStreet (20th Century) · 418 yd
David Brewster StatueMemorial · 816 yd
Edinburgh, Morningside, Hermitage DriveNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 885 yd
Liberton TowerCastle · 1209 yd
Liberton Tower Mains farmCastle, fort or tower · 1380 ydOther information
Photo: Lisa Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0