What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Torphin Quarry as Whinstone Quarry (period Unassigned). 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
Torphin HillMountain / peak · 204 yd
Torphin Golf CourseRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 351 yd
Warklaw HillBeacon Stance (roman)(possible) · 500 yd
Edinburgh, Torduff ReservoirReservoir (period Unassigned) · 521 yd
Edinburgh, Torduff Reservoir, Filter Bed CottageWorkers Cottage (period Unassigned) · 529 yd
Transmitter, Warklaw HillMountain or hill · 669 yd
Torduff HillMountain / peak · 703 yd
Edinburgh, Juniper Green, Woodhall RoadNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 973 yd
Dr Mackay's WoodWood · 1251 yd
BlinkbonnyNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1347 yd
Young woodland, Easter KinleithForest or wood · 1389 yd
Edinburgh from White Hill, Bonaly Country ParkMountain or hill · 1562 ydOther information
Photo: Adam Ward · CC BY-SA 2.0