The iconic gasholder tower, located in the Granton Waterfront area of the city, is a beacon of light on the Edinburgh skyline.

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Isabella R

April 30, 2025

Cycling

100.000 rivets!
The gasholder is now restored into a park! A great place for a picnic or some stretching :)

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