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Title
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Braidburn Valley Park
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Address
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Comiston Road
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Postcode
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EH10 5TE
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Telephone
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0131 529 5151
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Email
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southeast.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Facilities
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Seating, Bike racks, Outdoor gym equipment, Orienteering course, Cycle route
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Background
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This peaceful green corridor follows the Braid Burn as it runs through a steep grassy valley in south Edinburgh. This park provides an excellent place to walk, cycle or jog on many different paths. The park has been awarded a Green Flag since 2007, in recognition of it being a quality greenspace.
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History and heritage
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Braidburn Valley Park has been a public park since 1933 when it was purchased by the Council from a local farmer. In 1935, 5000 Girl Guides planted cherry trees in a trefoil shape to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Some of these girl guides returned in 2008 to join current girl guides in a re-planting programme for these cherry trees.
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Wildlife
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The burn is the focus of the park where you may be able to see a heron, small trout or even an otter. Local children have created wildflower meadows and put up bird boxes to help encourage more wildlife into the park.
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Visitor information
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On bus route 5,11,15,15A & 16. Access for disabled.
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Getting involved
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Friends of Braidburn Valley
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Other useful links
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Braidburn Valley website
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Green flag
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Yes
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Location map
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55.91794888165493,-3.2141876220703125
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Monuments
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Braidburn Valley Gate piers
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Outdoor gyms
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Fitness and gym equipment.
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Trees
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Trees in Braidburn Valley Park
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Image
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