2013
NT2573 : The Old Town from Arthur's Seat
taken 12 years ago, near to Edinburgh, Scotland
The Old Town from Arthur's Seat
Peering over the northern shoulder of Salisbury Crags. From left to right: The Castle, St Columba's Church spire, the Cathedral with its cross and the spire of Tron Kirk.
Arthur's Seat :: NT2773
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
- NT2573, 6285 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 257 735 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:56.9260N 3:11.4792W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NT 274 735
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
