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Clubbiedean Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Midlothian

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Clubbiedean Reservoir

Path junction at Cock Rig Right for Currie, left for Balerno.
Path junction at Cock Rig Credit: Gordon Brown

Clubbiedean Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir located in Midlothian, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 13 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The reservoir serves as a vital water source for nearby communities and is managed by Scottish Water. It was originally constructed in the early 19th century to supply water to nearby mills. Over the years, it has evolved into a picturesque recreational spot known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Clubbiedean Reservoir offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The calm waters of the reservoir provide the perfect setting for various water activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. Anglers frequent the reservoir to catch a variety of fish species including brown trout, rainbow trout, and perch.

The reservoir is also home to a variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Visitors can spot a range of waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans, as well as raptors including buzzards and kestrels. The surrounding woodlands attract woodland birds like great spotted woodpeckers and tree creepers.

Moreover, Clubbiedean Reservoir is bordered by a freshwater marsh, creating a diverse habitat for wetland plants and animals. This marshland is an important breeding ground for amphibians, and visitors may spot frogs, toads, and newts during their visit.

Overall, Clubbiedean Reservoir offers a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.88792/-3.2797256 or Grid Reference NT2066. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path junction at Cock Rig Right for Currie, left for Balerno.
Path junction at Cock Rig
Right for Currie, left for Balerno.
Winter wheat at Kinleith Nicely germinated, and looking up the slope to the Whiteside Plantation.
Winter wheat at Kinleith
Nicely germinated, and looking up the slope to the Whiteside Plantation.
Shelter belt by the Kinleith Burn A group of pines, part of the Whiteside Plantations. The lean is genuine - looking south, so the prevailing winds come from the right and at 260 m a.s.l. in the Pentlands they can have quite an effect on the vegetation.
Shelter belt by the Kinleith Burn
A group of pines, part of the Whiteside Plantations. The lean is genuine - looking south, so the prevailing winds come from the right and at 260 m a.s.l. in the Pentlands they can have quite an effect on the vegetation.
Winter wheat at Kinleith Last harvest's stubble in the foreground and next year's crop just emerging in the field beyond. Capelaw Hill on the skyline, under some nice lenticular or wave clouds.
Winter wheat at Kinleith
Last harvest's stubble in the foreground and next year's crop just emerging in the field beyond. Capelaw Hill on the skyline, under some nice lenticular or wave clouds.
Farmland at Easter Kinleith Barley stubbles and pasture, leading up to Warklaw Hill.
Farmland at Easter Kinleith
Barley stubbles and pasture, leading up to Warklaw Hill.
Barley stubble at Easter Kinleith. Looking north to the Lomond Hills of Fife, just visible on the centre horizon 40km away.
Barley stubble at Easter Kinleith.
Looking north to the Lomond Hills of Fife, just visible on the centre horizon 40km away.
Winter wheat in the Pentland Hills A recently sown field where once there would only have been rough pasture. New cultivars allow winter cereals to be grown in quite severe conditions. This crop is not yet germinating, and there is evidence of erosion from rain run-off in the foreground. The long low hills in the distance are West and East Cairn Hills [10km to the southwest], the one on the left is Hare Hill, much nearer at 4km.
Winter wheat in the Pentland Hills
A recently sown field where once there would only have been rough pasture. New cultivars allow winter cereals to be grown in quite severe conditions. This crop is not yet germinating, and there is evidence of erosion from rain run-off in the foreground. The long low hills in the distance are West and East Cairn Hills [10km to the southwest], the one on the left is Hare Hill, much nearer at 4km.
Winter cereals at Kinleith Looking across the trees lining the Kinleith Burn towards Capelaw Hill.
Winter cereals at Kinleith
Looking across the trees lining the Kinleith Burn towards Capelaw Hill.
The view from the top of Currie Kirkgate A good viewpoint for the whole of western Edinburgh, with Currie in the valley of the Water of Leith beyond the field. Corstorphine Hill is the wooded hump on the right, and the Gyle and Hermiston Gait business and shopping areas provide most of the whiteness on the left.
The view from the top of Currie Kirkgate
A good viewpoint for the whole of western Edinburgh, with Currie in the valley of the Water of Leith beyond the field. Corstorphine Hill is the wooded hump on the right, and the Gyle and Hermiston Gait business and shopping areas provide most of the whiteness on the left.
Barley stubble at Kinleith With a pine and larch shelter belt running along the line of the Kinleith Burn.
Barley stubble at Kinleith
With a pine and larch shelter belt running along the line of the Kinleith Burn.
Farmland at Kinleith Looking west across barley stubble to a gappy shelter belt.
Farmland at Kinleith
Looking west across barley stubble to a gappy shelter belt.
Tramlines in winter wheat At Kinleith above Currie, which is on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where they have the same situation - tram lines, but no trams. Here, though, their absence is intentional.
Tramlines in winter wheat
At Kinleith above Currie, which is on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where they have the same situation - tram lines, but no trams. Here, though, their absence is intentional.
November poppy in the barley stubble A Field Poppy [Papaver rhoeas] at Kinleith above Currie, in the foothills of the Pentlands.
November poppy in the barley stubble
A Field Poppy [Papaver rhoeas] at Kinleith above Currie, in the foothills of the Pentlands.
Whiteside Plantations Coniferous shelterbelts in the Pentland Hills, with barley stubble in the foreground and next year's winter wheat in the distance.
Whiteside Plantations
Coniferous shelterbelts in the Pentland Hills, with barley stubble in the foreground and next year's winter wheat in the distance.
Footbridge on the Water of Leith
Footbridge on the Water of Leith
House by the Water of Leith From the location and the weir upstream, this is probably a former mill, downstream from East Mills Bridge.
House by the Water of Leith
From the location and the weir upstream, this is probably a former mill, downstream from East Mills Bridge.
Gap in the wall, Craigentarrie Looking towards a distant snow-covered Turnhouse Hill and Carnethy Hill.
Gap in the wall, Craigentarrie
Looking towards a distant snow-covered Turnhouse Hill and Carnethy Hill.
Moorland and drystane dyke, Craigentarrie Looking towards Maiden's Cleuch, part of the ancient Clochmead route between Harlaw and Glencorse.
Moorland and drystane dyke, Craigentarrie
Looking towards Maiden's Cleuch, part of the ancient Clochmead route between Harlaw and Glencorse.
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Clubbiedean Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: NT2066 (Lat: 55.88792, Lng: -3.2797256)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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