Carberry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Midlothian

Scotland

Carberry Hill

Smeaton Shaw from the air The recycling facility has greatly expanded over the years <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3595822">NT3668 : Former Smeaton Bing from the air</a>.

Carberry Tower House and estate can be seen in the background <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.carberrytower.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.carberrytower.com/">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> . — Smeaton Shaw from the air Credit: Thomas Nugent

Carberry Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. Situated about 9 miles southeast of the capital city of Edinburgh, it forms part of the wider Carberry estate. Rising to an elevation of approximately 220 meters (720 feet), Carberry Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill itself is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, which makes it accessible for walkers and hikers of all abilities. Its grassy slopes are adorned with a variety of wildflowers and native plants, adding to the natural beauty of the area. In addition to its scenic appeal, Carberry Hill has a rich historical significance.

Historically, the hill played a pivotal role in the Battle of Carberry, which took place on June 15, 1567. This clash, between the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots, and an alliance of Scottish nobles, resulted in Mary's capture and subsequent abdication of the throne. Today, visitors can explore the remnants of the battle, including the site where Mary made her last stand.

Carberry Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as walking, birdwatching, and photography. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, hares, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Overall, Carberry Hill is a picturesque and historically significant landmark in Midlothian, attracting visitors from near and far who seek to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich heritage of the area.

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Carberry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.916391/-2.999606 or Grid Reference NT3769. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Smeaton Shaw from the air

The recycling facility has greatly expanded over the years NT3668 : Former Smeaton Bing from the air. Carberry Tower House and estate can be seen in the background Link

Thomas Nugent

Northfield Farm, Cousland

Working Farm in the pretty village of Cousland near Dalkeith, at nearly 500 feet above sea level it is very wintry on the roads hereabouts.

Adam Ward

Pylon 10

Pylon no.10 on the line from Smeaton substation to Torness power station. Curious that the pylons are numbered from substation to power station, though the power is going in opposite direction. Taken from the Pencaitland Railway Path near its west end. Another 2 power lines can be seen in this picture, each with a different vintage of pylons!

Adam Ward

L12 Pylon Detail

Close up from directly underneath pylon 10 seen here:- Link This pylon is an L12 style and D60 (I think) for the angle of deviation - they are mighty beasts to resist the resultant force from the conductors which tends to pull the whole thing over to the inside of the angle. The voltage is 400,000.

Adam Ward

Track, Carberry

Passing through fields surrounded by woodland.

Richard Webb

Joe's Path

Path through a tunnel of trees near Cousland named Joe's Path.

Adam Ward

Above Hadfast

Tiny hamlet of a few houses east of Cousland, beyond which is an RSPB reserve.

Adam Ward

Field at Cousland

Stubble field just east of Cousland. The tramlines left by farm machinery lead the eye to distant Traprain Law.

Adam Ward

Harvest fields from Carberry Hill

View from Queen Mary's Mount, Carberry Hill, across East Lothian farmland. Carberry Hill, near Cousland, is famous as the place where Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) surrendered to her Protestant Lords in 1567.

Kay Williams

Falside Hill

View across spring sown field to Cockenzie Power Station. Why is there no access to Wallyford? Because at the bottom of the field is the new A1 and there is no bridge. The ground beside the trig pillar is sadly often used as a tip.

Richard Webb

Pencaitland Railway

The railway, long since closed like the coalfield it served, running through a valley below Elphinstone. Now a cycle/footpath it's a rough ride, but doable on a road bike. The path is not yet a manicured Sustrans job. -- 2011. The path has been improved, it is now a wide gravel path and still quite wet.

Richard Webb

New woodland

The valley of the Puddle Burn, below and south of Elphinstone is a mix of farmland, wetland and scrub. It is, like many abandoned industrial sites rich in wildlife. Here some new woodland has been planted.

Richard Webb

Wetlands, Backhill

A sizeable marsh, and wonderful wetland habitat. When I took this picture there was a brass band playing to the south, in Cousland I presume.

Richard Webb

Giants amongst giants

Bulls graze amongst the pylons radiating from Cockenzie Power Station.

Richard Webb

Colliery waste, Smeaton Shaw.

The last remains of Dalkeith Colliery, closed around 1978.

Richard Webb

Crookston

Farmhouse behind a field of wheat. The square is mostly arable land, but there is what looks like a covered landfill area on the site of a colliery just to the south of this farm.

Richard Webb

West Mains

Arable farms today are the result of amalgamation of numerous old small farms. Often the buildings are retained as residential properties, but in this case the farm fell into ruin.

Richard Webb

Spraying, Falside Hill

With Cockenzie powerstation as a backdrop, spring sown crops are sprayed. The tractor uses the tramlines seen in nearly every field and a very long boom to cover as much land with as little drivingover crops as possible.

Richard Webb

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Carberry Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT3769 (Lat: 55.916391, Lng: -2.999606)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders