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The Mound, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh.
| NGR: | NT 25373 73725 |
| WGS84: | 55.95074, -3.19662 |
| Length: | 119 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Ballagan Formation - Sandstone |
| Tags: | Tunnel, ManMade |
| Registry: | second |
Railway tunnels, active (1847-).
Three parallel tunnels passing below The Mound. The old central double-track bore was opened in 1847, whilst a more southerly additional bore was opened by 1908. All three bores are 130 yds long.
Alternative Names: The Mound Tunnel
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This entry was last updated: 2025-05-30 11:26:06
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