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The Hermitage of Braid & Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve is an area of natural beauty in Edinburgh, Scotland, managed by City of Edinburgh Forestry and Natural Heritage.

The Hermitage Of Braid & Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve

About The Hermitage of Braid & Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve

69A Braid Road, Edinburgh South EH10 6JF
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Visitors are very welcome in the Reserve, but in the interests of wildlife and other visitors please observe the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. In particular:

please keep your dogs under control and clean up after them
please do not overfeed the birds and take your litter away with you

Upcoming Events at The Hermitage of Braid & Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve

Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience

11th May 2025

Embrace the serenity of the natural world with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the creative expression of crafting a Nature Mandala.

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