What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Blackford Hill rises to approximately 267 meters (876 feet) and offers one of the most extensive and iconic views of Edinburgh, including the city skyline, Arthur’s Seat, and the surrounding Firth of Forth. It is part of the volcanic geological formations of the Edinburgh area and is a popular spot for both tourists and locals due to its historical and scenic significance.
Places near here
The summit, Blackford HillMountain or hill · 59 yd
Trig point Blackford HillMountain or hill · 64 yd
Blackford HillRock Carving (period Unknown) · 139 yd
Edinburgh, Blackford Hill Golf CourseGolf Course (19th Century) · 166 yd
Edinburgh, Blackford HillCup and Ring Marked Stone (prehistoric) · 345 yd
Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Observatory Road, the Royal Observatory, Astronomer's HouseHouse (19th Century) · 365 yd
Royal Observatory, EdinburghHeritage attraction · 385 yd
Edinburgh, Morningside, Hermitage DriveNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 515 yd
Agassiz RockNamed rock · 640 yd
David Brewster StatueMemorial · 1206 yd
Wood mouseForest or wood · 1288 yd
Edinburgh, Morningside Cemetery, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 1351 ydOther information
Photo: Tom Bishop · CC BY-SA 2.0