Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide

Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide is a bird hide in Scotland, United Kingdom. Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide is situated nearby to the ruins Cairns Castle, as well as near the peak Auchinoon Hill.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cairns Castle and Harperrig Reservoir.

Cairns Castle

Ruins

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Cairns Castle is a ruined keep, dating from the 15th century. It is located on the northern slope of the Pentland Hills, around 6.5 miles south west of Balerno, at the south west end of Harperrig Reservoir, in West Lothian, Scotland. Cairns Castle is situated 990 feet southwest of Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide.

Harperrig Reservoir

Reservoir

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Harperrig Reservoir is a reservoir in West Lothian, Scotland, to the north of the Pentland Hills, four miles south of Mid Calder. The Water of Leith flows through it, and nearby are Harlaw Reservoir and Threipmuir Reservoir.

West Cairn Hill

Peak

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West Cairn Hill is a hill in the Pentland Hills range of Scotland. With a height of 562 m, it is the fifth highest elevation and lies on the western flank of the approximately 20 mi long chain of hills. West Cairn Hill is situated 1½ miles southeast of Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kirknewton and Mid Calder.

Kirknewton

Village

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Kirknewton is a village formerly in the county of Midlothian and, since 1975, in West Lothian, Scotland. The population of the Kirknewton Community Council district is 2200, which includes the village and surrounding areas. Kirknewton is situated 4 miles north of Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide.

Mid Calder

Village

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Mid Calder is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located on a steep hill overlooking the River Almond and Calder Wood, around 15 miles west of Edinburgh. The settlement has been on a major crossroads since its origin some time in the 11th century. Mid Calder is situated 4½ miles north of Harperrig Reservoir Bird Hide.