Explore Edinburgh
Corstorphine Hill
Type: Parks
10Best Says
Corstorphine Hill is an L-shaped wooded ridge which has been designated a Regionally Important Geological Site due to the variety and accessibility of interesting rock formations found there. It is... Read More
Corstorphine Hill is an L-shaped wooded ridge which has been designated a Regionally Important Geological Site due to the variety and accessibility of interesting rock formations found there. It is also a nature reserve which is home to a large colony of badgers and a wide variety of birds, including woodpeckers and tawny owls. At its summit there is a tower dedicated to Sir Walter Scott which is open to the public and offers some outstanding views of the city of Edinburgh. There is also a beautiful walled garden and some traces of a Bronze Age settlement including the mysterious cup shaped markings, which it is speculated may have served some religious purpose.
Advertisement
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert
- Parks: "There are a number of guided walks available at Corstorphine Hill to allow visitors to benefit from the knowledge of the rangers who care for this nature reserve."
- Best for Parks Because: Corstorphine Hill is a beautiful nature reserve which is also of significant geological and archeological importance.
