Pentland Hills, Nature reserve and mountain range in West Lothian and Scottish Borders, Scotland
The Pentland Hills extend for twenty miles southwest of Edinburgh, featuring volcanic rock formations and reaching an elevation of 579 meters at Scald Law.
Celtic tribes established settlements and hillforts like Castle Law throughout the Pentland Hills during pre-Roman and Roman periods in Scotland.
Robert Louis Stevenson included descriptions of the Pentland Hills in his literary works, emphasizing their role in Scottish literature and heritage.
Visitors can reach the Pentland Hills Regional Park using bus number 4 to Hillend, where multiple hiking trails and recreational facilities await.
The hills contain several reservoirs that provide water resources while creating habitats for local birds and mammals within the protected landscape.
Location: West Lothian
Location: Scottish Borders
Elevation above the sea: 579 m
Made from material: volcanic rock
Part of: Scottish Lowlands
Address: Flotterstone EH26 0PP, UK EH26 0PP
Phone: +441315292401
Website: http://pentlandhills.org
GPS coordinates: 55.76667,-3.41667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:35
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