Images free for personal non-commercial use only © Dave Henniker |
Pentland Hills |
Castlelaw, Castleknowe |
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'Here' is the entrance to the Pentland Hills from the carpark adjacent to Castlelaw Fort. This 3D map and an informative notice greets you. I've blacked out the surroundings to better emphasize the map. | |
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You can read all about the Fort here, as well as enter part of it and examine it from inside. It dates from the 2nd century or before and may be Roman in origin. Behind the entrance to the underground chamber stands Turnhouse Hill at the north east end of the popular ridge walk. | |
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From further away and higher up we can get a better picture of the site. The modern entrance is visible at the left. The entire structure could have been built as a neighborhood grain store, rather than for a military purpose - according to the sign next to the entrance. | |
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Castleknowe is a small hill on the south eastern slopes of Castlelaw. A slight diversion from the main path leads to these Scots Pine trees. It's a sad fact that grazing sheep will eat seedling trees. | |
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From higher up the Castlelaw path you can see the small wood in its entirety, with the Esk Valley in the distance. | |
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Early morning sunshine and a sprinkling of snow adorns Castlelaw in October 2003. The main ridge stretches onward on the left, Black Hill is on the right and the foreground is Caerketton. |
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