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Threipmuir Reservoir

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A large reservoir serving Edinburgh and its surrounding suburbs, the Threipmuir Reservoir sits at the bottom of the Pentland Hills, near the town of Balerno.

Designed by James Jardine in the 1840s, the reservoir is overlooked by Bavelaw Castle, a Category A listed historic house.

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The Daily for 30 October, from Scotland with love. Aerial view of a teal-coloured lochan cupped in a forested hollow, a scree slope rising on one side and autumn-tinged pines ringing the shore.
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  1. Reed-fringed loch with autumn trees below a rounded hillHarlaw and Threipmuir ReservoirsUnder a mile 1 min by road
  2. Sandstone cottages and shopfronts line a quiet curving street with bunting overheadBalerno Main StreetMain Street is the centre of Balerno.2 miles 6 min by road
  3. Red telephone box beside a postbox set into a mossy stone wallRed Phone Box - Balerno Village Trust2 miles 6 min by road
  4. Restaurant seating with green banquette booth, wooden tables and herringbone flooring by bay windowsThe Balerno Inn2 miles 7 min by road
  5. The Grey Horse pub front with hanging fuchsia basket and open signThe Grey HorseA village pub on Balerno's Main Street with a traditional public bar of real ales, a lounge for wine and gin, and a back room for events.2 miles 8 min by road
  6. Bacon roll and cake on an outdoor table with sunflowersThe Mill Cafe at St Joseph’s CentreA not-for-profit community cafe run by Balerno Parish Church, with coffee, fresh baking, soups and toasties.2 miles 7 min by road
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Teal wooden door in a stone wall, framed by climbing foliage and white flowersAttractionsMalleny House & Garden1.7 miles as the crow flies
The Grey Horse pub sign hangs above a quiet Scottish street with buntingAttractionsBalerno2.4 miles
Timber-clad courtyard buildings with corrugated roofs and a gravelled seating areaRestaurantsThe Free Company3.2 miles
Stone wall curves along a reservoir edge with hills beyondAttractionsHarlaw Reservoir3.6 miles
Celtic cross gravestone among tombs leading to a spired stone churchAttractionsGlencorse Old Kirk4.3 miles as the crow flies
Stone tunnel entrance with "Colinton" lettering above graffiti-covered walls and lit pathwayAttractionsColinton Tunnel6.0 miles
The bar of the Athletic Arms in Edinburgh, with tall stools at a wooden counter, a black and white tiled floor and shelves of whisky behind.BarsAthletic Arms6.4 miles
A Nepali thali at Mountain Momo: rice and dal with vegetable curries, a dumpling in sauce, pickles and salad on a steel tray.RestaurantsMountain Momo6.6 miles
Grass-covered spiral mounds curve around still ponds at Jupiter ArtlandAttractionsJupiter Artland6.7 miles

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White cow parsley blooms in front of a stone cottage with skylightsSteading
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Penicuik
  • 2 miles from Threipmuir Reservoir
Check datesStone cottage courtyard with slate roof, chimney and rolling green hills behindThe Byre
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Penicuik
  • 2 miles from Threipmuir Reservoir
Check datesA black kitchen counter with flowers on the worktop stands before a curved timber slatted screen opening onto a bedroom.Cartshed
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Penicuik
  • 2 miles from Threipmuir Reservoir
Free 9–11 NovWoodshed
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Penicuik
  • 2 miles from Threipmuir Reservoir
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