Corstophine Hill & Tower

Corstorphine Hill, one of Edinburgh's largest public parks has been designated as both a Regionally Important Geological Site and a Local Nature Reserve. It is managed by the Ranger Service, assisted by the Friends of Corstorphine Hill who organise events and tours of Corstorphine Hill Tower.

While in the area, look out for Alexander Stoddart's Kidnapped statue (64 Corstorphine Road) depicting the novel's characters David Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart at their final parting on Corstorphine Hill.

http://corstorphinehill.org.uk

Cancer Research UK Pound Outlet Store

It's a charity shop + a pound shop!  Hurrah for ethical bargains! 

Unit 4, Corstorphine Retail Park, Edinburgh EH12 8HW

0131 334 4050

http://cancerresearchuk.org

If you love charity shops, take a look at the Changeworks Charity Shop and Reuse Map.

Barnton Quarry Complex

The site consists of two distinct buildings: the RAF WWII Fighter Command Sector Operations Centre (which can be seen from the surface) and the RAF ROTOR R4 Sector Operations Centre Bunker (buried 30m under Corstophine Hill).

The 1400m2 SOC building was built by the Air Ministry before WWII and was used during the war as an active Fighter Command command centre and thereafter for storage and was fully maintained until 1987.

The bunker was originally built for the RAF and during the 1950s was the Sector Operations Centre for coordinating Fighter Command response to UK airspace intrusion by Russian long-range nuclear bombers. Around 1960, the bunker was re-fitted as a Regional Seat of Government with the ability to accommodate 400 staff in the aftermath of a nuclear attack. Ownership transferred to Edinburgh Council in the early 80s and was sold to a private developer in 1989 after which time it suffered from vandalism and theft.

Today, the Barnton Quarry complex is owned by a partnership of individuals who hope to restore the building as a museum and educational centre.

Clermiston Road, Edinburgh (NT203748)

contact@barntonquarry.org.uk

http://barntonquarry.org.uk

@BarntonQuarry




 

Airport Prayer & Quiet Room

The airport prayer room is in the international arrivals area on the ground floor, next to the airport and tourist information desk.

It provides a quiet, restful place for passengers of all faiths and denominations.

The prayer room is open at all times for the use of anyone who wishes to carry out religious observances or to simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN

http://edinburghairport.com/