2013
NT2773 : Whin on Arthur's Seat
taken 12 years ago, near to Edinburgh, Scotland
Whin on Arthur's Seat
Despite being out of focus, the National Monument on Calton Hill is easily recognisable.
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.
Wikipedia: Link
Geograph in Edinburgh 2013
An excursion around the 2013 Geograph conference and AGM in Edinburgh.
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- Grid Square
- NT2773, 372 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Alan Murray-Rust (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 9 June, 2013 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 29 June, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NT 2756 7368 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:57.0401N 3:9.6955W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NT 2756 7368
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
