Scald Law
Hill in Midlothian, Scotland
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Scald Law is a hill in Midlothian, Scotland. At 579 metres (1,900 ft) it is the highest of the Pentland Hills. The hill is composed of Devonian volcanic rock.
Elevation579 m (1,900 ft)
Prominencec. 312 metres (1,024 ft)
| Scald Law | |
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Scald Law as seen from the northeast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 579 m (1,900 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 312 metres (1,024 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hardy |
| Coordinates | 55.8357°N 3.2901°W |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Midlothian, Scotland |
| OS grid | NT191610 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 65 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Etymology
The origin of the name is uncertain. Some sources say it derives from the Scots word scawed, meaning "bare."[1] Another explanation is that it derives from scaldberry, an old name for blackberry.[2][3] The word law is derived from the Old English for hill.
