Lochend Park — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

This is my local park. It's got some wonderful things about it and some things that should be improved. On the plus side: fabulous views of Arthur's Seat and the Loch which has a lot of birds and wildlife to see. A small playpark and some picnic benches. A walk around the loch is usually a nice experience. On the down side: a lot of dogs off lead and a lot of dog fouling. It's everywhere. On the paths, the grass and even inside the fenced play area. Rats. There's quite a few of them. They are not shy. They are big and often near the water. Lack of play facilities for older children in the area, who are often bored and take to wrecking the little kid play area. They need a skate park or better basketball court because big kids are still kids and need outdoor spaces of their own. Rubbish. I used to pick up rubbish when I visited but it's endless. People are very messy at this park and there are plenty of bins. Overall I love this park but it could use some care from the...

A wonderful place to see water birds. There's a small children's playpark and some open areas of grass but the main attraction is the wonderful loch which is left very wild and surrounded by a low fence so that the birds are left undisturbed. Because of the fence, the birds feel safe and come right onto the banks for great close up views. I'm no expert birder but saw Coots, Moorhens,Ducks, Swans, Herons, Gulls of different types. I'm sure there are others. Also a large medieval doocot which was used as a 'plague kiln' in the 17th century. A lot of areas left intentionally wild and with dense cover make this place a fantastic wildlife haven. Slightly hidden away I highly recommend searching it out, it's very close to Meadowbank...

This park is getting better, the loch is the highlight! Sometimes could see cranes in the loch depends on the season. Just like a wetland, a hidden gems in the city. The little playpark is small but enough for children to release their energy for a little while! But plenty of dogs and dog walkers, I haven’t seen any dog fouls on the pavement not sure about on the grass. But thanks for picking your own dog’s fouls! That makes so much different to the park and to the people who...