We are standing at the highest point of the Pentland Hills, Scald Law, a name that has been subject to a lot of debate. Some say it derives from the Scots word “scawed” meaning bare. Others point to the old name for blackberry, “scaldberry,” as the origin of the word. You may be wondering, what does this hill even mean? The word law in the name comes from the Old English word for hill. Today, Scald Law is known as a beautiful hill walk. It’s a bit challenging, as it’s 579 metres high, but well worth the effort to reach the top. From here you get panoramic views of Edinburgh and the surrounding environment. The hill is also a favourite of climbers. And if you take a closer look, you can see the rocks were formed by volcanic activity which happened here a long time ago, during the Devonian era.
Duke Street United Reformed Church
Hidden within the bustling streets of Leith, Duke Street United Reformed Church has witnessed over 150 years of Edinburgh’s history.