Description
Calton Hill rises abruptly from the city to a height of about 100 metres. No bird surveys have yet been done, but seabirds, corvids, etc are present.
Details
Access
Calton Hill is in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, close to the main rail station and near a bus station.
Terrain and Habitat
Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , City/villageConditions
Hilly , Rocky , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo Calton Hill by Carol Walker, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
