Figgate Pond

A shallow water body at the eastern end of Figgate Park in Edinburgh, Figgate Pond lies on the Figgate Burn and includes the small Heron Island. It is crossed by a boardwalk, that opened in 2009, with an associated viewing platform. The pond extends to an area of 1 ha / 2.5 acres, is noted for a variety of waterfowl and its margins have been planted with sedge grass and irises.


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