Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Rating★4.8(2,213 reviews)
AddressHermitage of Braid, Edinburgh EH9 3HJ, UK
Views over the city from hillside walking trails and a riverside valley teeming with nature.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Views over the city from hillside walking trails and a riverside valley teeming with nature.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Arman Khachatryan — a month ago
This reserve combines natural and historical interest within the city. The 18th-century Hermitage house overlooks the Braid Burn valley, while the surrounding meadows, woodland, and ponds of the Local Nature Reserve support diverse wildlife, all crowned by the summit views from Blackford Hill.
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