Where is Blackford Hill?

Blackford Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH9 3HR).

How do I get to Blackford Hill?

The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH9 3HR.

Is Blackford Hill free to visit?

Yes, Blackford Hill is free to enter.

How do I get to Blackford Hill?

The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH9 3HR.

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Blackford Hill

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Blackford Hill — Named summit at 164 m.

Blackford Hill, mountains & hills in Central Scotland — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station: Haymarket · 2.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Blackford Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 164 m.". Coordinates: 55.9231°, -3.1947°.

Photo gallery

Official information

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh is a unique scientific establishment that combines a university astronomy research group, a UK Research Council establishment, and a Visitor Centre. Visitors can explore various astronomical research and educational resources on site.

From the Wikipedia article

Blackford Hill 164 metres (538 ft) is a hill in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It is in the area of Blackford, between Morningside, and the Braid Hills. Together with the Hermitage of Braid, it comprises the 60.3 hectares (149 acres) Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, within which lies Hermitage House.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

There is an ancient hill fort on the summit area of the hill which, along with the circular foundations of some nearby houses, is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Blackford Hill was bought by the Edinburgh Corporation in 1884, and the adjacent Hermitage of Braid estate was given to the city of Edinburgh in 1938, by its final owner, John McDougal. The gift allowed the Hermitage to be used as "a Public Park or Recreation Ground for the benefit of the citizens." The City of Edinburgh Council retains ownership of the park and is primarily responsible for its maintenance. This is done primarily through the ranger service, with the assistance of other council teams such as Task Force…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 55.9231, -3.1947
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH9 3HR
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
Nearest railway station: Haymarket — 2.9 km
Official site: www.roe.ac.uk

Sources

osm: n73312622 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Blackford Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: View from Blackford Hill (composite).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Vineyards · Central Scotland

Blackford Hill hillfort

Blackford Hill hillfort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

36-inch reflecting telescope, Royal Observatory Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 4807184

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Observatories · Central Scotland

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

♿👶↗ roe.ac.uk

Hermitage House - geograph.org.uk - 142667

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Memorial sundial

Memorial sundial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Woodburn House, 54 Canaan Lane, Morningside, Edinburgh

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Historic houses · Central Scotland

Woodburn House, 54 Canaan Lane, Morningside, Edinburgh

Woodburn House, 54 Canaan Lane, Morningside, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

Reid Memorial Church

Reid Memorial Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free↗ reidmemorial.org.uk

Arch at the lower end of Observatory Road - geograph.org.uk - 1025227

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Harrison Memorial Arch

Harrison Memorial Arch — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ roe.ac.uk

Where to eat & stay near Blackford Hill

Places to stay

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers — a hostel in scotland central.

↗ argyle-backpackers.com

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Kildonan Lodge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ kildonanlodgehotel.co.uk

Rooftops and view to Blackford Hill, Newington, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 3582826

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Hotels · Central Scotland

The Salisbury

The Salisbury — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Light House Hostel

Light House Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

↗ lighthousehostel.co.uk

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Kingsview

Kingsview — a hostel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

The Scott

The Scott — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ uoecollection.com