Dunsapie Loch
Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Midlothian
Scotland
Dunsapie Loch
Dunsapie Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated in the heart of Holyrood Park, adjacent to the famous Arthur's Seat, this natural water body is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Covering an area of approximately 1.5 hectares, Dunsapie Loch is often referred to as a lake, pool, or pond due to its small size. It is surrounded by lush greenery, providing a serene and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. The loch is fed by natural springs and rainwater runoff, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water.
The shoreline of Dunsapie Loch is lined with reeds and other aquatic plants, creating a diverse habitat for various species of wildlife. The loch is particularly renowned for its birdlife, with a wide variety of waterfowl, such as swans, ducks, and coots, making it their home. Birdwatchers flock to the area to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
Additionally, Dunsapie Loch is a haven for anglers who enjoy fishing in its calm waters. The loch is stocked with brown trout, making it a prime spot for anglers to try their luck at catching these fish.
Surrounded by rolling hills and offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Dunsapie Loch is a popular spot for leisurely walks and picnics. Visitors can explore the nearby walking trails or simply relax on the banks of the loch, taking in the peaceful ambiance.
Overall, Dunsapie Loch is a hidden gem within the beautiful Midlothian region, offering a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts, anglers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst stunning natural scenery.
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Dunsapie Loch Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 55.946121/-3.1530805 or Grid Reference NT2873. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Duddingston Road, Edinburgh
Looking along Duddingston Road, Edinburgh. A residential street lined mainly by bungalows on the left, the local high school is out of shot on the right.
New use for an old train wheelset
In Figgate Park Virgin East Coast Trains (whose Craigentinny Train Depot is close to the park) have provided old train wheelsets for imaginative new uses
Recycled Train Wheels
This piece of utilitarian environmental art is a reminder of the extensive railway lines and sheds that once existed her.
Bench on Wheels
The axle of an old set of train wheels supports a park bench, commemorating the railway sheds that one stood nearby.
Train wheels on display, Figgate Burn Park
Two sets of train wheels in use as bird feeders and a bench seat overlooking the pond. The East Coast main line is nearby, along with a Virgin Trains depot.
Climbing Boulder, Treverlen Park
This is quite a park! It opened in late 2019 and occupies the land formerly occupied by a high school and a primary school. The deal seems to have been that since the new schools were pinching recreational land, the land the former schools were sitting on would be turned into recreational land, therefore keeping the division of land the same.
At first I assumed this was a sculpture, which did strike me as rather odd, given the park's residential location. It was the ground surrounding the boulder - which is actually two boulders joined by a Stonehenge-ish horizontal section - that gave it away. It's that bouncy stuff that's been around for ages now, there to minimise cuts and bruises when the inevitable happens on climbing apparatus. It is extremely well designed as some sides look easier to climb than others. I went up by what was definitely the easiest ascent and still got a bit stressed coming back down, despite the bouncy ground and the top only being about 10 feet high!
Websites do give the reason for the park's odd name but it's all a bit hard to fathom. There seems to be some ongoing dispute between the locals and the council about park names - Portobello Park gets mentioned but the dispute looked too exhausting to get into the guts of it. So 'Treverlen', which might or might not be a name given to this area when there was nothing here but bogland in the Middle Ages, was settled on as nobody could take offence. That's my take on it all anyway!
Duddingston Loch
This loch was formed as a crater of an ancient volcano. It is a popular wintering place for wildfowl
Auld Reekie
A winter sunset picks out the gables of tenements at the foot of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat
Close up of a famous landmark, the 251m high craggy hill in the centre of Edinburgh.
Gorse on Arthur's Seat
Gorse covers a lot of the hill and can be glorious in flower. Looking over the flowers down to Duddingston Loch.
Albion Place
Easter Road stadium (Hibernian FC) above Albion Place. To the right is the building that once housed the Lockhart Memorial Church.
Bowls, Restalrig
A popular Scottish pastime on a fortified green in this East Edinburgh housing scheme, built on the site of an old village.
Dunsapie Crag and Loch
Dunsapie Crag is a rocky hill in Holyrood Park and the site of an iron age hillfort. Its moated by the artificial Dunsapie Loch, currently home to nesting swans.
Dunsapie Loch is located at Grid Ref: NT2873 (Lat: 55.946121, Lng: -3.1530805)
Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh
Police Authority: Edinburgh
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Nearby Amenities
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Meadowfield Park
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