Parks: Braidburn Valley Park
By City of Edinburgh Council
By City of Edinburgh Council
By City of Edinburgh Council
By City of Edinburgh Council
By City of Edinburgh Council
By Contributor Mike Shields
By Contributor Mike Shields
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
By Contributor Rachel
- Background
- 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.
- History and heritage
- 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.
- Wildlife
- 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.
- Why don't you?
- Have a go at orienteering. Download maps at http://www.braidburnvalleypark.org.uk/
- Visitor information
- On bus route 5,11,15,15A & 16. Access for disabled.
- Other useful links
- Braidburn Valley website
- Management Plan
- Braidburn Valley management plan
- Facilities
- Seating, Bike racks, Outdoor gym equipment, Orienteering course, Cycle route
- Get Involved
- Friends of Braidburn Valley
- Contact Details
- Comiston Road
- EH10 5TE
- 0131 529 5151
- southeast.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Monuments
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Braidburn Valley Gate piers
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Trees of Historical Significance
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Braidburn Valley Cherry Tree Trefoil
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Braidburn Valley Park - Wheatley Elms
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Outdoor Gyms
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Braidburn Valley Park
