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Balgay Park
Balgay Park is a public park located in the Balgay area of Dundee, Scotland. The park encompasses Balgay Hill which is the smaller of the two hills in Dundee at 146m, with the larger Dundee Law 2.6 miles away. Both hills are visible from each other. Balgay Park is known for its scenic woodlands, walking paths, and the prominent Mills Observatory situated at the summit of Balgay Hill. Established in the 19th century, Balgay Park remains one of Dundee's oldest and most beloved green spaces, offering both recreational and educational opportunities for locals and visitors. Balgay Park is also connected to Lochee Park and Victoria Park, two popular Dundee parks. Victoria Park is accessible via a footbridge that spans the Lochee Road. This bridge allows visitors to traverse between the two parks, expanding access to green spaces and recreational areas in the city. History Balgay Park and the surrounding area have a long history dating back to at least the 18th century. Early pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dundee Law
Dundee Law is a hill in the centre of Dundee, Scotland, and is the highest point in the city. The Law is what remains of a volcanic sill, which is the result of volcanic activity around 400 million years ago. With a large war memorial at its summit, it is the most prominent feature on the local skyline. Geology Dundee Law, which takes its name from a Scots word for a prominent hill, is an example of a volcanic sill. A volcanic area miles to the west forced lava through fissures in Old Red Sandstone. The subsequent action of rain, wind and ice eroded the sandstone, revealing the volcanic rock. Glaciers during the ice ages deposited more debris around the base, creating a crag and tail. The shallow gradient of the northern and eastern slopes of the law suggest a north-easterly movement of ice flows. The summit of the hill is over above sea level. Despite the derivation of "law" making it tautological to do so, the Law is commonly referred to as the "Law Hill". History Archa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
