Vertical aerial photograph Clyde 8218: 1.497
SC 380357
Description Vertical aerial photograph Clyde 8218: 1.497
Catalogue Number SC 380357
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Geology, Holyrood Park, City of Edinburgh The landscape of Edinburgh is determined by its geology. The massif of Holyrood Park stands out to the left, where a huge volcano erupted through tropical sandstones to form the summit of Arthur's Seat. Later volcanic action led to the formation of Salisbury Crags, Castle Rock and Calton Hill. Since then, the rocks of Holyrood Park have been tipped on their side by earth movements, and glaciers have eroded out the west-facing crags. The modern townscape hides many of the natural features of the area. Lochs once lay in the area of the Meadows and Princes Street Gardens, while the land at the base of the Royal Mile was boggy and damp. Drainage now plays an important role in the city. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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