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The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Edinburgh

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#9 of 16 in Wildlife in Edinburgh
Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
A charity registered in Scotland SCO31776.

The Friends was formed to support the City of Edinburgh Council Countryside Ranger Service in its management of the Hermitage of Braid & Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve on the south side of Edinburgh.
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  • By ItTastesLikeFeet
    Come here often to walk/run. Very peaceful paths beside the river with chance of seeing wildlife in amongst the trees. Popular with dog walkers, families and those exercising. Can get muddy after...  more »
  • By Devoyage
    I arrived by public lothian 41 bus and stopped at the Royal Observatory stop. You just walk towards Observatory road, walk by through the arch, follow the road and start walking towards the big...  more »
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