Lomond Park, City of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Lomond Road, Lomond Park, Trinity Bowling ClubBowling Green (19th Century) - (20th Century), Clubhouse (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 78 yd

Explorer Tom Edinburgh, Lomond Road, Lomond Park, Trinity Bowling Club is a green patch that probably thinks it’s much more important than it actually is because of its name. I reckon 'Trinity' means they play three balls at once, which would be incredibly difficult if you’re not wearing special boots made of cheese. It’s just a club that likes to pretend it has ancient traditions it didn’t invent. Tell

Edinburgh, Trinity, Lennox Row, GeneralGeneral View (19th Century) · 185 yd

Explorer Tom Edinburgh, Trinity, Lennox Row is a 19th-century poser who acts tough when nobody’s looking. It probably stands there judging your shoes while secretly wondering if it looks good in the afternoon light. It’s got that 'I’ve seen things' vibe without actually having done much of anything interesting lately. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Edinburgh, East Trinity Road, Mayfield House, LodgeGate (19th Century), Gate Lodge (19th Century), Gate Pier(s) (19th Century) · 283 yd

WardieCist (prehistoric), Cinerary Urn (prehistoric), Food Vessel (prehistoric) · 414 yd

Explorer Tom Wardie would review its visitors as 'adequate' but complains that nobody ever asks the cinerary urn how it feels about holding all that ash for so long. The food vessel is just there to make sure everyone stays fed and happy. Go at sunset and thank me later.