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Corstorphine Hill Tower

Corstorphine Hill Tower

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Corstorphine Hill Tower

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Location: Drum Brae, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

October 1, 2019

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Corstorphine Hill is the most westerly of Edinburgh's Seven Hills and affords wonderful views over the city and across the Forth. The area, which has been designated as a nature reserve, has lots of trails to explore.

Kirsty

April 13, 2018

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A lovely bit of wilderness in Edinburgh.

Grace Mulligan

November 6, 2024

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This prominent hilltop rises to 162 metres over the city of Edinnburgh with sights extending to the Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth. The hill is notable for its historical features including a tower built in 1871 dedicated to Sit Walter Scott.

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Elevation 160 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Location: Drum Brae, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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