Park information

Hermitage of Braid is home to Old Hermitage House and its Visitor Centre. Other attractions include the Ice House, the Doocot within the walled garden and a pump system along the burn which was used to provide running water to the House.

The reserve has held a Green Flag since 2011 in recognition of it being a quality greenspace.

Nature is around every corner, use this SNH Simple Pleasures leaflet to plan your route including the Hermitage of Braid Local Nature Reserve.

Blackford Hill is one of the largest – and one of the finest – open spaces controlled by the City of Edinburgh Council. The views across the city in all directions can hold visitors and locals spellbound as the Blackford panoramas extend over the Forth to the distant Lomond Hills.

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