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Corstorphine Hill is a low ridge-shaped hill rising above the western suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland. Although there has been residential and commercial development on its lower slopes, especially in the south and west, most of the hill is occupied by a local nature reserve, consisting of extensive broadleaf woodland, and is accessible to the public. The hill, which is composed largely of dolerite, was formed by the west-to-east movement of glaciers during the Pleistocene period.Address : Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh EH12 8WT, UK
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Edinburgh ZooEdinburgh Zoo, is an 82-acre non-profit zoological park in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It receives over 600,000 visitors a year, which makes it Scotland's second most popular paid-for tourist attraction, after Edinburgh Castle. As well as catering to tourists and locals, the zoo is involved in many scientific pursuits, such as captive breeding of endangered animals, researching into animal behaviour, and active participation in various conservation programs around the world.
Lauriston CastleLauriston is a late 16th-century tower house, extended in 1824. The interiors hold a collection of 18th-century Italian furniture, Derbyshire Blue John, carpets, clocks, porcelain, tapestries, and decorative art. The substantial grounds, Lauriston Castle Gardens, operate as a local park. The castle was bequeathed to the Edinburgh Corporation and hosts the Lord Provost's annual Garden Party. The house is a Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and De
Water of LeithThe Water of Leith is Edinburgh's main river. It runs for 22 miles where it flows past Port Leith, into the Firth of Forth. You can explore the length of the river by following the path running alongside it, 20km in length, by walking or cycling. Most of this route is surrounded by natural scenery, allowing you to forget that you’re in the middle of a big city.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)It was one of the most iconic buildings in Edinburgh. You can explore a fascinating overview of Scotland past and present though a wealth of imagery encompassing painting, photography, sculpture and film. Its collection of modern and contemporary art dating from about 1900 to the present in two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two, that face each other on Belford Road to the west of the city centre.
LOVE Gorgie FarmThe LOVE Gorgie Farm is a great place to bring your kids, especially small children, as it's filled with small and friendly animals. It serves as a unique outdoor resource offering hands-on education and learning opportunities for all our visitors and offers educational tours and workshops for organised groups. Gorgie City Farm is run as a working farm, meaning that their farm animals are bred and raised for food production. They bring the sounds, smells and sights of rural Scotland into the cit
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two)The National Galleries of Scotland cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and, with a programme of activities, exhibitions, education and publications, aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public. It has a collection of more than 6000 paintings, sculptures, installations, video work, prints and drawings and also stages major exhibitions.
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