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Title
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Davidson's Mains Park
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Address
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East Barnton Avenue
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Postcode
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EH4 6AQ
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Telephone
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0131 529 5050
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Email
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northwest.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Facilities
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Woodland walks, Play area, Millennium woodland, Wildlife, Seating
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Background
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Davidson's Mains Park comprises sweeping grasslands in a mixed woodland setting. A natural bowl in the centre makes an ideal place for ball or team games. Trees are one of the park's most attractive features. The mixed woodland with natural regneration that includes chestnut, elm, oak, maple, Wheatley elm, ash, yew, sweet chestnut and whitebeams.
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History and heritage
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The ground was acquired for the city from Dame Mary Ramsay-Steel-Maitland in 1922.
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Wildlife
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Grey squirrels have colonised the woodlands and magpies, tits and garden birds are common.
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Living Landscape features
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Floral meadow (annuals)
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Visitor information
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Serviced by Lothian bus number 41.
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Getting involved
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Friends of Davidson's Mains park
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Location map
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55.96380699804833,-3.276844024658203
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