Geology of Blackford Hill, Edinburgh
created by Angus Miller on 9 November 2011
Keywords: hermitage, braid hills, landscape, scenery, rocks, geology, Blackford, hill, Edinburgh
About this map: Appreciation of the spectacular and beautiful scenery of the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Park is enhanced by knowing about the underlying geology, which is directly reflected in the landscape. This map is based on out-of-print leaflet produced by the Edinburgh Geological Society, and is published online by Lothian and Borders Geoconservation. This is an experiment in making information available, and the map is still being worked on!
Current Overlays:
Geology Walk
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