The Top 19 Lakes In Lothian

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

The Glencorse Reservoir is held back by an earth dam built in the early 1820's. The water was used to power the mills downstream and provide drinking water to Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

The Dunsapie Loch invites you to linger.

Torduff Reservoir is man made and yet is has been described as feeling like a secret of nature - you'll likely feel the same!

It's fed by a burn, surrounded … read more

St Margaret's Loch A shallow man-made loch on the side of the Queen's Drive in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, St. Margaret's Loch lies beneath St. Anthony's Chapel, some third-of-a-mile (500m) east … read more

Every spring, thousands of toads make their annual migration from Arthur's Seat to Dunsapie Loch, a small lake located in Holyrood Park. The toads hibernate in the crevices and crannies … read more

Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater loch which is interesting as an example of how lakes can adapt to eutrophication. Over the years high levels of agricultural run off has … read more

Harlaw Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities including walking, fishing, and wildlife watching. One of the highlights is a small embankment on the far side of the reservoir … read more

A great alternative to the main track by going through the trees. You'll almost always end up taking a slightly different line in the trees as you weave through the … read more