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Black Hill (Midlothian)

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Black Hill (Midlothian) is a 501-metre hill in Midlothian. It counts among the 1,546 Marilyns, British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. For arrivals by rail, Curriehill Station is 5.2 km to the north. Other hills nearby include Scald Law and Allermuir Hill.

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