Blackford Pond, Edinburgh

Name: Blackford Pond
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#223 among attractions in Edinburgh

Nature, Natural attraction, Park, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Blackford Pond is a small, artificial pond in the Blackford area of Edinburgh, Scotland. ()

Length: 738 ftWidth: 197 ftElevation: 259 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°55'32"N, 3°11'46"W

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BlackfordEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Day trips

Blackford Pond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Bruntsfield Links, Warrender Swim Centre, The Meadows.

~1890 ftSE
Tours of Victorian astronomical facility
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The site is owned by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh
27 min walk • Bruntsfield Links is 35 acres of open parkland in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, immediately to the south-west of the adjoining Meadows.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Warrender Swim Centre, Edinburgh
17 min walk • Warrender Swim Centre – traditionally known as Warrender Baths – is a swimming pool and fitness complex in Marchmont, Edinburgh. It consists of a pool 25 yards in length, a sauna, and an assortment of fitness equipment. It is notable for its Victorian architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside changing facilities.
1.1 miN
Park
The Meadows, Edinburgh
29 min walk • The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the south of the city centre. It consists largely of open grassland crossed by tree-lined paths, but also has a children's playground, a croquet club, tennis courts and recreational sport pitches.
1.1 miSW
55°54'42"N • 3°12'35"W
Mortonhall Golf Club, Edinburgh
28 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
~1420 ftS
Park
Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Hermitage of Braid is an area between the Braid Hills and Blackford Hill. The Braid Burn runs through it. It comprises part of the 60.3-hectare Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
16 min walk • The Dominion Cinema is an independent Streamline Moderne cinema located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was incorporated by William Cameron, on 13 May 1937 when he bought the land in Newbattle Terrace.
0.7 miN
Church
Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
18 min walk • Gillis Centre, formerly Gillis College and founded as St Margaret's Convent and School, is a complex of buildings situated close to the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The history of the site can be traced back to the 15th century.
0.7 miN
Church
St Catherine's Argyle Church, Edinburgh
19 min walk • St. Catherine's Argyle, or St. Cath's, is a Church of Scotland church located in the Grange, Edinburgh. The Scottish churchman and poet Horatius Bonar was its first minister. In April 2008 the Rev.
0.9 miNW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
23 min walk • Merchiston Tower, also known as Merchiston Castle, was probably built by Alexander Napier, the 2nd Laird of Merchiston around 1454. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550.
0.5 miE
Church
Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The Reid Memorial Church is a church in Edinburgh. It is a congregation of the Church of Scotland and is located in the Blackford area on the south side of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blackford Pond?

Nearby attractions include Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh (7 min walk), Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (10 min walk), Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh (12 min walk), Blackford, Edinburgh (13 min walk).

How to get to Blackford Pond by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blackford Pond:

Bus

Dun-Ard Garden • Lines: 41 (10 min walk)
Blackford Avenue • Lines: 41 (10 min walk)