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Harbour Hill

Hill, Mountain in Midlothian

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Harbour Hill

Path junction at Cock Rig Right for Currie, left for Balerno.
Path junction at Cock Rig Credit: Gordon Brown

Harbour Hill, located in Midlothian, is a prominent hill and mountainous area situated in the southern part of Scotland. It forms part of the picturesque Pentland Hills range, which stretches for approximately 20 miles across the region. Rising to an elevation of 572 meters (1,877 feet), Harbour Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including the city of Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth, and the Scottish Borders.

The hill is known for its rugged terrain, characterized by steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moorland. It attracts outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers who are drawn to its challenging trails and stunning vistas. The paths that wind their way up the hill are well-maintained, providing access to its summit for visitors of all fitness levels.

Wildlife is abundant in the area, with various species of birds, mammals, and plant life calling Harbour Hill their home. Visitors may encounter red deer, mountain hares, and the elusive Scottish wildcat, among other creatures. The diverse flora includes purple heather, wild thyme, and bog cotton, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the summer months.

Harbour Hill is not only cherished for its natural beauty but also for its historical significance. It has been inhabited for thousands of years, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial sites scattered throughout the area. These archaeological finds provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Overall, Harbour Hill in Midlothian offers a captivating blend of natural splendor, challenging terrain, and historical intrigue that continues to captivate locals and tourists alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.87486/-3.2687629 or Grid Reference NT2065. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path junction at Cock Rig Right for Currie, left for Balerno.
Path junction at Cock Rig
Right for Currie, left for Balerno.
Winter wheat at Kinleith Nicely germinated, and looking up the slope to the Whiteside Plantation.
Winter wheat at Kinleith
Nicely germinated, and looking up the slope to the Whiteside Plantation.
Shelter belt by the Kinleith Burn A group of pines, part of the Whiteside Plantations. The lean is genuine - looking south, so the prevailing winds come from the right and at 260 m a.s.l. in the Pentlands they can have quite an effect on the vegetation.
Shelter belt by the Kinleith Burn
A group of pines, part of the Whiteside Plantations. The lean is genuine - looking south, so the prevailing winds come from the right and at 260 m a.s.l. in the Pentlands they can have quite an effect on the vegetation.
Winter wheat at Kinleith Last harvest's stubble in the foreground and next year's crop just emerging in the field beyond. Capelaw Hill on the skyline, under some nice lenticular or wave clouds.
Winter wheat at Kinleith
Last harvest's stubble in the foreground and next year's crop just emerging in the field beyond. Capelaw Hill on the skyline, under some nice lenticular or wave clouds.
Farmland at Easter Kinleith Barley stubbles and pasture, leading up to Warklaw Hill.
Farmland at Easter Kinleith
Barley stubbles and pasture, leading up to Warklaw Hill.
Winter wheat in the Pentland Hills A recently sown field where once there would only have been rough pasture. New cultivars allow winter cereals to be grown in quite severe conditions. This crop is not yet germinating, and there is evidence of erosion from rain run-off in the foreground. The long low hills in the distance are West and East Cairn Hills [10km to the southwest], the one on the left is Hare Hill, much nearer at 4km.
Winter wheat in the Pentland Hills
A recently sown field where once there would only have been rough pasture. New cultivars allow winter cereals to be grown in quite severe conditions. This crop is not yet germinating, and there is evidence of erosion from rain run-off in the foreground. The long low hills in the distance are West and East Cairn Hills [10km to the southwest], the one on the left is Hare Hill, much nearer at 4km.
Barley stubble at Kinleith With a pine and larch shelter belt running along the line of the Kinleith Burn.
Barley stubble at Kinleith
With a pine and larch shelter belt running along the line of the Kinleith Burn.
Farmland at Kinleith Looking west across barley stubble to a gappy shelter belt.
Farmland at Kinleith
Looking west across barley stubble to a gappy shelter belt.
Tramlines in winter wheat At Kinleith above Currie, which is on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where they have the same situation - tram lines, but no trams. Here, though, their absence is intentional.
Tramlines in winter wheat
At Kinleith above Currie, which is on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where they have the same situation - tram lines, but no trams. Here, though, their absence is intentional.
November poppy in the barley stubble A Field Poppy [Papaver rhoeas] at Kinleith above Currie, in the foothills of the Pentlands.
November poppy in the barley stubble
A Field Poppy [Papaver rhoeas] at Kinleith above Currie, in the foothills of the Pentlands.
Whiteside Plantations Coniferous shelterbelts in the Pentland Hills, with barley stubble in the foreground and next year's winter wheat in the distance.
Whiteside Plantations
Coniferous shelterbelts in the Pentland Hills, with barley stubble in the foreground and next year's winter wheat in the distance.
Drystane dyke and rowan tree at Craigentarrie Craigentarrie is an abandoned farmstead and traces of rig and furrow cultivation can be found in the surrounding ground.
Drystane dyke and rowan tree at Craigentarrie
Craigentarrie is an abandoned farmstead and traces of rig and furrow cultivation can be found in the surrounding ground.
Abandoned steading at Craigentarrie There has been a house on this site since at least the 18th Century, but the farmstead is now abandoned and in a state of disrepair. Further details of the site can be found at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/307407/details/craigentarrie/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/307407/details/craigentarrie/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Abandoned steading at Craigentarrie
There has been a house on this site since at least the 18th Century, but the farmstead is now abandoned and in a state of disrepair. Further details of the site can be found at: LinkExternal link
Gap in the wall, Craigentarrie Looking towards a distant snow-covered Turnhouse Hill and Carnethy Hill.
Gap in the wall, Craigentarrie
Looking towards a distant snow-covered Turnhouse Hill and Carnethy Hill.
Moorland and drystane dyke, Craigentarrie Looking towards Maiden's Cleuch, part of the ancient Clochmead route between Harlaw and Glencorse.
Moorland and drystane dyke, Craigentarrie
Looking towards Maiden's Cleuch, part of the ancient Clochmead route between Harlaw and Glencorse.
Clochmead path between Harlaw and Glencorse A thin covering snow on the moorland below the Pentland Hills.
Clochmead path between Harlaw and Glencorse
A thin covering snow on the moorland below the Pentland Hills.
Track from Currie to Glencorse
Track from Currie to Glencorse
Track Junction Junction on the track from Currie to Glencorse Reservoir
Track Junction
Junction on the track from Currie to Glencorse Reservoir
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Harbour Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2065 (Lat: 55.87486, Lng: -3.2687629)

Unitary Authority: Midlothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Harbour Hill
Ele: 421
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q19365292
Lat/Long: 55.8742238/-3.2689852
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Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 55.878083/-3.2655896
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Ele: 357
Natural: saddle
Lat/Long: 55.8772518/-3.2651943
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