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Dramatic mountains in the Scottish Highlands

Scotland

Discovering trails, public lands, and cultural heritage destinations while touring the country of Scotland

Volcano in Edinburgh

The First Public Walk in Britain: Calton Hill

One of the seven volcanic hills within Edinburgh, Scotland, Calton Hill is an ancient cinder cone atop which the first public footpath in Great Britain was established, in 1775.

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