Fountain Green

Urban Greenspace in Midlothian

Scotland

Fountain Green

Fountain Green is a charming urban greenspace located in Midlothian, a historic town in central Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 10 acres, this picturesque park offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The park's centerpiece is a beautiful fountain, from which it takes its name, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and vibrant flower beds. The fountain itself is adorned with intricate stonework and provides a tranquil ambiance, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Fountain Green also boasts several amenities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking paths that meander through the park, providing an opportunity for leisurely strolls or jogging. Families often gather at the park's playground, where children can enjoy swings, slides, and other play equipment.

Picnic tables and benches are scattered throughout the greenspace, providing ample seating for visitors to enjoy a packed lunch or simply take in the scenery. The park is also equipped with public restrooms, ensuring convenience for all who visit.

Fountain Green is not only a recreational space but also serves as a venue for community events and gatherings. It regularly hosts concerts, art exhibitions, and cultural festivals, attracting people from all walks of life.

Overall, Fountain Green in Midlothian is a delightful urban greenspace that offers a serene retreat and a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy. Its natural beauty, coupled with its role as a community hub, makes it a beloved destination for both locals and tourists.

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Fountain Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.87741/-3.1481974 or Grid Reference NT2865. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over Lasswade

Richard Webb

St Leonard's Church

Episcopalian church, Lasswade and Bonnyrigg.

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St Leonard's church hall

By the Episcopalian Church on Dobbie's Loan.

Richard Webb

Eskdale Drive

A wet morning in Bonnyrigg.

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Lasswade Cemetery

M J Richardson

Mining Surveyors

This gravestone in Lasswade Old Kirkyard is apparently unique in Scotland, and shows two men surveying. One holds the plumb line, the other has the level on his shoulder and between them an early clinometer. The stone was erected in 1767 by John Ross, overseer of Melville coalworks in memory of his wife Marion McKenzie.

M J Richardson

Lasswade Cemetery

Richard Webb

Viaduct, Esk Valley Railway

A viaduct over the North Esk. The railway ran to Polton from Bonnyrigg and served paper mills.

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Footpath near Lasswade

The Roslin to Lasswade footpath

Tom Richardson

Footpath to Roslin

The start of the footpath on School Brae Lasswade

Tom Richardson

Lasswade Old Kirkyard

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Drummond Aisle, Lasswade Old Kirkyard

The burial place of the renowned poet and scholar William Drummond of Hawthornden (1585-1649) who lived nearby. He gifted his library to the "Tounis College" in Edinburgh (the later University), thus helping it develop its own collection. Link

The aisle originally opened into the old church. When this was demolished, the aisle was restored in 1893 and received a new gate with a portrait plaque and the stone cross from the mediaeval church above. A further restoration was carried out in 1993.

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Drummond Aisle interior, Lasswade Old Kirkyard

The burial aisle contains the effigy of a knight in full armour who is believed to have fought at the Battle of Roslin in 1303 during the Wars of Independence /Link

. He has been moved here from the aisle that was built for Robert Preston of Valleyfield (1757-1848) on the south side of the old church.

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