Harperrig Reservoir

#4647 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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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. It has been proposed that the reservoir be designated as a local nature reserve to be managed by West Lothian Council. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 892 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°50'3"N, 3°26'40"W

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Harperrig Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Livingston Designer Outlet, The Centre, Threipmuir Reservoir, Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry.

4.5 miNW
Shopping, Outlet mall, Shopping centre
Livingston Designer Outlet, Livingston
114 min walk • Livingston Designer Outlet is the largest outlet mall in Scotland, and opened in October 2000 under the ownership of McArthur Glen as McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet and sits opposite the popular The Centre shopping centre.
4.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Centre, Livingston
112 min walk • The Centre is the name of a shopping centre in Livingston, Scotland. Formerly known as 'Livingston Regional Centre' before becoming the more widely recognised 'Almondvale Shopping Centre'. It is the 28th largest shopping centre in the UK.
5.2 miE
Lake
Threipmuir Reservoir, Edinburgh
133 min walk • Threipmuir Reservoir is a reservoir in the City of Edinburgh Council area, Scotland, UK. It is situated to the south of Edinburgh at the base of the Pentland Hills, two miles south of Balerno.
5.4 miNW
Museum
Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry, Livingston
137 min walk • The Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry was created in 1990, to preserve the history of the shale industry in West Lothian and beyond. It is sited on a former mill at Millfield, near Livingston, Scotland. It is attached to the Almond Valley Heritage Centre, a large farm and play area.
4.5 miE
Forts and castles
Bavelaw Castle, Edinburgh
116 min walk • Bavelaw Castle is a historic house in the City of Edinburgh Council area, Scotland. It is north of Hare Hill in the Pentland Hills, four miles west of Penicuik, and two miles south of Balerno, above Threipmuir Reservoir.
0.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Cairns Castle
13 min walk • 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.
4 miN
Park
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Livingston
103 min walk • Almondell and Calderwood Country Park is a 220-acre Country Park in Mid Calder and East Calder in West Lothian, Scotland and is a 4 star Visitor Attraction.
4.8 miS
Park
Pentland Hills
122 min walk • The Pentland Hills are a range of hills southwest of Edinburgh, Scotland. The range is around twenty miles in length, and runs southwest from Edinburgh towards Biggar and the upper Clydesdale.
4.1 miN
Town, Area
Mid Calder, Livingston
106 min walk • 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.
5 miN
Museum, Sculpture, Art gallery
Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh
127 min walk • Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture park and art gallery outside the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Jupiter Artland Foundation is a registered charity that is supported by classes, workshops, events, ticket sales, and donations.
4.9 miNW
Theater, Convention center, Concerts and shows
Howden House, Livingston
126 min walk • Howden House is a late 18th-century house in the Howden area of Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.