Bawsinch and Duddingston
Duddingston Loch is the only example of a natural freshwater loch in the City of Edinburgh. It is an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl. Other habitats include mixed woodland, scrub, grassland, ponds and reedbed.
Access to the bird hide on the southern side is by prior arrangement with the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Why visit?
- Breeding wildfowl
- Wintering wildfowl
- Heronry with breeding herons
Best time to visit?
- All year round for birds and trees
Visit for:
- Wildflowers
- Grasslands
- Woodlands
- Birdwatching
Directions
The reserve lies just under 2 miles from the centre of Edinburgh, at the southern end of Holyrood Park and south of Duddingston village.
Getting onto the reserve
The northern shore is accessible from the car park just west of Duddingston village. Access to the southern shore is through a locked gate and is by prior arrangement only.
Getting round this reserve
Northern shore is open all year round. Access to the southern shore by prior arrangement with the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Visitor information
Nearest town
Edinburgh (2 miles)
OS grid ref
NT284725
OS landranger
Map 66
Facilities
