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City Observatory, Midlothian

The City Observatory is a Classical Greek cross-plan building in Edinburgh, Midlothian. It was commissioned by the Astronomical Institution and built by the renowned architect W.H. Playfair in 1818. It is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB27603.

Place Type: Georgian Monument
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.954988,-3.1835504
Grid Reference: NT 2619 7418
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 321027
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/City_Observatory,_Midlothian_321027

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