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Of geological and historical interest is Agassiz Rock, a quarry-like feature, situated close to the hill, which was the first evidence of the action of [[glaciers]] to be found in Scotland, recognised by the Swiss geologist [[Louis Agassiz]]. <ref> http://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst395.html </ref> |
Of geological and historical interest is Agassiz Rock, a quarry-like feature, situated close to the hill, which was the first evidence of the action of [[glaciers]] to be found in Scotland, recognised by the Swiss geologist [[Louis Agassiz]]. <ref> http://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst395.html </ref> |
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[[Blackford Pond, Edinburgh|Blackford Pond]] lies to the north of the hill, and is popular with families. |
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There's also a pond in the vicinity which might be very interesting for some. |
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| Blackford hill | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Prominence | 63 m (207 ft)  |
| Isolation | 0.82 km (0.51 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 66 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Start at the arch near Kings Buildings and walk up past the observatory, or drive to the observatory car park. |
Blackford Hill (164 m) is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills.
The hill has clear views over Edinburgh to the north, and the Pentland Hills to the south. It is very popular with dog walkers, as it has many well established paths, as well as runners and other leisure users.
The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is located near the summit. The hilltop also features a police radio transmitter and a meteorological station. Craigmillar Park golf course is situated to the east of Blackford Hill, near the observatory, and the Midmar allotments and Blackford Pond are adjacent to the hill on the north side.
Blackford Hill is formed from Lower Devonian volcanic rocks, lying between Upper Devonian sandstone, the northernmost extent of those found in the Pentland Hills to the South. Geologically the hill is different to the Carboniferous volcanic plugs and intrusions which form the remainder of Edinburgh's hills, with the exception of the nearby Braid Hills. [1]
Of geological and historical interest is Agassiz Rock, a quarry-like feature, situated close to the hill, which was the first evidence of the action of glaciers to be found in Scotland, recognised by the Swiss geologist Louis Agassiz. [2]
Blackford Pond lies to the north of the hill, and is popular with families.
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55°55′N 3°12′W / 55.917°N 3.200°W