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Mills Observatory

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    Location: Ancrum/Blackness, Dundee City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    February 9, 2023

    Hiking

    The Mills Observatory was built on Balgay Hill in 1935. It was the first purpose built public observatory in the UK. Still open to the public and free to enter …

    August 7, 2023

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    Unfortunately, the observatory is closed in summer. And outside of the building there is no view because of the tall trees.
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    1. Dundee Law, Balgay Hill & the Firth of Tay loop from Dundee

    9.14km

    02:36

    200m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 140 m

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    Location: Ancrum/Blackness, Dundee City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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