Blackford Pond
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| Blackford Pond | |
|---|---|
 View of the pond | |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Coordinates | 55°55′31″N 3°11′45″W / 55.92528°N 3.19583°WCoordinates: 55°55′31″N 3°11′45″W / 55.92528°N 3.19583°W |
| Type | Freshwater pond |
| Primary inflows | None |
| Primary outflows | Overflow drain |
| Catchment area | Blackford Hill |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 225 metres (738 ft) |
| Max. width | 60 metres (200 ft) |
Blackford Pond is a small, artificial pond created during the Victorian Era in a glacial hollow in the Blackford region of Edinburgh.[1] It is next to Blackford Hill, and is easily accessed from both ends.
The pond is popular with families, due to its accessibility and the presence of a play area.[2]
It has significant populations of birds, including swans and ducks. There is a small bird house on the artificial island in the middle of the pond, which attracts birds all year round.
In 2010 it underwent almost £13,000 worth of work, in order to repair the margins of the pond using natural materials.[3]
References
- ↑ "Algae World: Sellaphora: Blackford Pond, Edinburgh". Rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "Playarea Point Blackford Pond - City of Edinburgh Council". Edinburgh.gov.uk. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "Overgrazed pond undergoes revamp". BBC News. 16 March 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
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