Craigleith Quarry (what's left)
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Craigleith Quarry (what's left)
Image: © Alan Stewart Taken: 21 Jan 2007
Behind Sainsbury's store is the last visible remnant of the once vast Craigleith quarry. see link for engraving from 1829. http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_eng_ma_030/0_engraving_-_ma_036+b_craigleith.htm#engraving This is my home square, couldn't have it represented by shopping trolleys and a KFC!
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Image Location
Latitude
55.958361
Longitude
-3.239026