‘The Mound’ Planespotting viewpoint

‘The Mound’ Planespotting viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in , . ‘The Mound’ Planespotting viewpoint is situated nearby to , as well as near the archaeological site .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Edinburgh Airport and Huly Hill, cairn & stone circle SW of Newbridge roundabout.

Aerodrome
Photo: AdMeskens, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an international airport located in the area of , Scotland. It is located five nautical miles west of the city centre, just off the M8 and M9 motorways.

Grassland
Photo: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a grassland, which is situated 1 mile west of ‘The Mound’ Planespotting viewpoint.

Hotel
Photo: Andy Farrington, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 3,600 feet south of ‘The Mound’ Planespotting viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ratho Station and Newbridge.

Village
Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a commuter village of , the capital of , located in Edinburgh council area. It is located south of ; the community has a population of approximately 600.

Village
Photo: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village in the civil parish of , west of in Scotland. It formerly belonged to Midlothian, but it has been on the western fringe of to the City of Edinburgh since 1975.

Hamlet
Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is an area in the west of , Scotland. It is near to , and . It is home to and The Royal Highland Showground.

‘The Mound’ Planespotting viewpoint

Latitude
55.94253° or 55° 56′ 33″ north
Longitude
-3.38548° or 3° 23′ 8″ west
Open location code
9C7RWJV7+2R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9429168967
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ratho Station Flyover Park and Hallyards Castle.

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