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Near Edinburgh Waverley

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38 locations with this as their nearest station.

  1. Balm WellIn the grounds of the Toby Carvery is a well-house that contains a hydrocarbon seep.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  2. Caiy StaneA standing stone. The stone is located in a drystone recess on the west side of Caiystane View.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  3. Cannongate WallCannongate wall showcases Scottish stones, inscribed with quotes from poetry etc. Only a few are included h…Metamorphic·Slate·near Edinburgh Waverley
  4. Cannongate WallCannongate wall showcases Scottish stones, inscribed with quotes from poetry etc. Only a few are included h…Metamorphic·Marble·near Edinburgh Waverley
  5. Cannongate WallCannongate wall showcases Scottish stones, inscribed with quotes from poetry etc. Only a few are included h…Metamorphic·Marble·near Edinburgh Waverley
  6. Cannongate WallCannongate wall showcases Scottish stones, inscribed with quotes from poetry etc. Only a few are included h…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  7. Canongate WallSetts (kerbstones) on the edge of the pavement that are part of the Canongate Wall.Igneous·Microgabbro·near Edinburgh Waverley
  8. Carlton Square & OmniCladding on the Carlton Square and Omni buildings.Fossil·Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  9. Chambers StreetPaving. Look carefully, there are the remains of several fossil fish in the pavings.Fossil·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  10. Edinburgh Botanic Gardens Fossil TreesTwo fossil plant samples are in the Fossil Courtyard area beside the Ferns and Fossils glasshouse.Fossil·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  11. Edinburgh CastlePaving cobbles and setts in the lane leading up to the Castle Gate.Igneous·Dolerite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  12. Harrison ArchOn Observatory Road, the arch is built of red aeolian sandstone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  13. Hutton Memorial Garden PlaqueThe plaque is located in the central part of the garden area. It is made from dune-bedded aeolian Clashach…near Edinburgh Waverley
  14. National Museum of ScotlandMain building stone of the new extension.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  15. Netherbow WellheadMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  16. New StreetIn the pavement leading away from the Scottish Government building, opposite Apart Hotel.Fossil·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  17. Old Infirmary LaneMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  18. Queen's GalleryMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  19. Queen's GalleryFoundations.Igneous·Granite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  20. Queen's GalleryStone used for carved and gilded details.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  21. Rockstar Games NorthA fossil fish can be found in the paving to the NE of the building close to the pedestrian crossing towards…Fossil·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  22. Royal Commonwealth PoolNear to front steps of the Pool entrance. Close to the three-sided advertising hoarding on the pavementFossil·Dolomitic Siltstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  23. RSE Extension (Lakeland)Much of the frontage of the building is of Portland Stone.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  24. The ScotsmanMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  25. The ScotsmanPink granite foundation course.Igneous·Granite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  26. Scotsman StepsScotsman's Steps is an installation of multicoloured stones. It is an urban geology gem, but there is room…Metamorphic·Quartzite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  27. Scotsman StepsScotsman's Steps is an installation of multicoloured stones. It is an urban geology gem, but there is room…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  28. Scotsman StepsScotsman's Steps is an installation of multicoloured stones. It is an urban geology gem, but there is room…Fossil·Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  29. Scotsman StepsScotsman's Steps is an installation of multicoloured stones. It is an urban geology gem, but there is room…Metamorphic·Serpentinite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  30. Scotsman StepsScotsman's Steps is an installation of multicoloured stones. It is an urban geology gem, but there is room…Fossil·Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  31. Scotsman StepsScotsman's Steps is an installation of multicoloured stones. It is an urban geology gem, but there is room…Metamorphic·Serpentinite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  32. Scottish National Portrait GalleryMain building stone. Red Moat sandstone and Corsehill stone, both bright red sandstones are used in the con…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  33. Scottish National Portrait GalleryMain building stone. Red Corsehill sandstone has also been used for the restoration of this building.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  34. Scottish ParliamentIgneous·Granite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  35. Statue of Greyfriar's BobbyPlinthIgneous·Granite·near Edinburgh Waverley
  36. Statue of PlayfairPlinthSedimentary·Sandstone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  37. University Main LibraryA number of points of geological interest but this entry deals with the fossiliferous Portland Limestone us…Sedimentary·Portland Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley
  38. Waverley CourtCity of Edinburgh Council Offices. Limestone cladding the building. Both 'blue' and yellow versions of this…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Edinburgh Waverley

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