Westwater Reservoir

Westwater Reservoir
West Water Reservoir dam
Location Pentland Hills, Scottish Borders
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Scotland
Surface elevation 320 m

Westwater Reservoir is an artificial reservoir in the Pentland Hills, Scottish Borders, 3 km west of West Linton, and 26 km south west of Edinburgh. It forms part of the Lothian region water supply and is located 320 m above sea level.

Due to its popularity with Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) it has been designated as a Special Protection Area and a Ramsar site.

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