Landmark

Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Bruntsfield and Morningside, Edinburgh

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh building on Blackford Hill
Photo: John Mason / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The astronomy centre on Blackford Hill. Its site announces periodic open days.

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Nearby

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Park · 7 min walk A local nature reserve with Hermitage House and its visitor centre, an ice house, a walled-garden doocot and woodland walks. Braid Hills Viewpoint · 15 min walk Hills rising to 675 feet with views on all sides, two golf courses and the only park in the city where horse riding is allowed. Braidburn Valley Park Park · 23 min walk A green corridor following the Braid Burn through a grassy valley, with paths for walking, cycling and jogging. Inch Park Park · 23 min walk A large park with tree-lined paths, copses and the Braid Burn along its north edge, with a play area, football, cricket and an outdoor gym. Summerhall Landmark · 24 min walk An arts venue in the former veterinary school at Summerhall. Royal Commonwealth Pool Landmark · 25 min walk Edinburgh's 50 m pool, run by Edinburgh Leisure.

Around Bruntsfield and Morningside

Hills, links and the south side

Bruntsfield and Morningside run south of the Meadows into the hills.

Bruntsfield and Morningside has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints and 1 landmark. Read the Bruntsfield and Morningside guide.

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