Locations
Water of Leith
The river is managed by the Water of Leith Conservation Trust, based at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre 24 Lanark Road,...
Saughton Park
Saughton Park
Situated alongside the Water of Leith in west Edinburgh, Saughton Park is a vibrant public park where beautifull...
Blackford Pond
Tucked away at the foot of Blackford Hill, Blackford Pond is one of Edinburgh's most peaceful wildlife destinations. Surrounded b...
Braid Burn & Blackford Hill
Flowing through the southern suburbs of Edinburgh, the Braid Burn and the surrounding landscapes of Blackford Hill offer a wo...
Cemeteries
Edinburgh's cemeteries are much more than places of history and remembrance—they are also valuable green spaces that provide impo...
Cammo Estate Nature Reserve
Situated on the north-western edge of Edinburgh, Cammo Estate Nature Reserve is one of the city's finest places to experience woo...
Duddingston Loch
Nestled beneath the dramatic slopes of Arthur's Seat, Duddingston Loch is one of Edinburgh's finest locations for watching wildli...
Easter Craiglockhart Hill & Pond
Easter Craiglockhart Hill and the nearby pond offer a wonderful mix of woodland, grassland and freshwater habitats, making this p...
Corstorphine Hill
Corstorphine Hill is one of Edinburgh's best-loved woodland escapes, bordering Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Golf Course. Its net...
Figgate Park & Burn
Nestled near the residential streets of Portobello and Duddingston, Figgate Park and the Figgate Burn offer a peaceful green oasi...
Holyrood Park & St Margaret’s Loch
In the shadow of Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park is one of Edinburgh's most spectacular places to experience nature. Its dramatic la...
Inverleith Park & Pond
Overlooking the Edinburgh skyline and sitting alongside the world-famous Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park is one of the city...
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is renowned for its remarkable collection of plants from around the world, but it is also one ...
Mouth of the River Esk
Where the River Esk meets the Firth of Forth, Musselburgh offers one of East Lothian's most rewarding locations for wildlife watc...
River Almond
Flowing through the western edge of Edinburgh before entering the Firth of Forth at Cramond, the River Almond is one of the city'...
Union Canal
Stretching across the western side of Edinburgh, the Union Canal offers far more than a peaceful waterside walk. Its calm waters,...