28 September 2025 (10:00 - 12:00)
28 September 2025 (14:00 - 16:00)
This is a historic folly built by the then landowner in 1871 the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth. It is built on the summit of the Hill from stone quarried from the Hill. It is about 20m high with a viewing platform which is just above the trees. It commands magnificent views of the city centre, the Firth of Forth, the Fife coast, and the Pentland Hills. On clear days the Bass Rock and Isle of May can be seen to the east and the bridges, the Ochills and the Trossachs to the west. It is situated in the woodland of Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve, with many woodland paths to explore.
Guided ascent of tower viewpoint 10-2 and 2-4 pm at the tower

2025 Theme - Architectural Heritage: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future
Mid 19th cent building open as viewpoint since 1990, opened by Friends of Corstorphine Hill.

Limited local parking, no 26 bus stop nearby. Access up a path to the top of the hill about 15 min walk.
Access up a steep drive about 400m not suitable for those with mobility problems. None of the above accessibility aids are available.

Address
Corstorphine Hill Tower, Clermiston road, Edinburgh, EH12