Lochend Park
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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 sports centre.
Duncan McIntyreDuncan McIntyre
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Great space. The pond is an amazing place for a dog walk or a quick recharge on lunch from the office. Only down side is that in the winter the mud is insane, especially if you plan to do the circuit of the pond. Resurfacing the patch could help, but make sure you wear proper shoes in cold wet weather. The range of bird that make their home in this urban green space is amazing.
Gemma InnesGemma Innes
30
I live right next to it, and it's ideal for sitting on the grass with a beer, ahem, I mean a cold drink. There's enough space at the south side of the lake for a game of football or to fly a drone. The amount of birds that call it home is impressive, if you're interested in seeing ducks/swans etc.
Lewis AitkenLewis Aitken
10
Lovely spot to have a walk and look at ducks and birds. The real gem of this park is the Doocot, which was a plague kiln in the 16th century. Has a little informational sign and is a fabulous part of history! The playground is a perfectly fine playground.
Stacey TrockStacey Trock
00
It's a nice wee park to walk the dog. The only thing that lets it down is people litter quite a lot here. Also my dug bailey seems to hate swans.....she went mental at them which was really embarrassing so I now need to keep her on the lead.
James GrantJames Grant
00
Beautiful in summer although cannot walk fully round as the water is overflowing blocking the path. Lots of wildlife but needs to be drained and the number of trolleys (yes trolleys) removed. Apart from that, I love the place!
Rebecca GroundwaterRebecca Groundwater
20
Nearby Attractions Of Lochend Park
Meadowbank Shopping Park
Hibernian Football Club
Montgomery Street Park
Out Of The Blue Arts & Education Trust

Meadowbank Shopping Park
4.1
(1.7K)Click for details

Hibernian Football Club
4.3
(1.4K)Click for details

Montgomery Street Park
4.3
(234)Click for details

Out Of The Blue Arts & Education Trust
4.8
(31)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Lochend Park
The Percy
The Safari Lounge
Gautam's
Red Kite Café
KFC Edinburgh
The Mash Tun
Bellfield Brewery
The Persevere Bar
Think Pastry
Polentoni

The Percy
4.7
(595)Click for details

The Safari Lounge
4.5
(554)Click for details

Gautam's
4.8
(499)Click for details

Red Kite Café
4.6
(470)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
Lochend Rd S, Edinburgh EH7 6BP, United Kingdom
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+44 131 529 3111
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edinburgh.gov.uk
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outdoor
relaxation
family friendly
pet friendly
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Lochend Park is a public park in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated in the Lochend / Restalrig area, next to Lochend Castle and near Meadowbank Stadium. The loch with its wide range of waterfowl is the main attraction, but there are also historical buildings, a children's play area, and sports areas.
attractions: Meadowbank Shopping Park, Hibernian Football Club, Montgomery Street Park, Out Of The Blue Arts & Education Trust, restaurants: The Percy, The Safari Lounge, Gautam's, Red Kite Café, KFC Edinburgh, The Mash Tun, Bellfield Brewery, The Persevere Bar, Think Pastry, Polentoni
