2013

NT2773 : Introduction to the walk

taken 12 years ago, near to Edinburgh, Scotland

Introduction to the walk
Introduction to the walk
Dr Stephenson outlines to Geograph members the basics of the Arthur's Seat formation. Behind is Haggis Knowe, part of the earliest lava flow of the Arthur's Seat complex; it shows the columnar formation typical of a cooled lava flow.
Geograph in Edinburgh 2013

An excursion around the 2013 Geograph conference and AGM in Edinburgh.

Arthur's Seat

Arthur's Seat is the highest peak in a set of hills in Holyrood Park. It rises to 251m (823ft) and gives panoramic views over the city of Edinburgh. it is most easily climbed from the east.
Geologically the hill is the remnant of a 350 million year old volcano and is associated with the nearby Salisbury Crags and Edinburgh Castle Rock.
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Geographical Context: Lowlands Geological interest Park and Public Gardens Suburb, Urban fringe People, Events Place: Arthurs Seat other tags: Lava Flow Basalt Columns 2013 Geograph Conference Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Articles: · List of Geograph Conferences and AGMs Automatic Clusters: · Haggis Knowe [15] ·
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Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 9 June, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 29 June, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2720 7371 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:57.0530N 3:10.0418W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NT 27105 73706
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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