Parks - Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

The Midlothian Ranger Service manage countryside and woodland parks.

Straiton Pond management plan (PDF)

Designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1991, this hidden gem is a fine example of industrial land reclaimed by nature.

For over a century (1850 - 1950's) the pond was a working clay pit, supplying local brickworks with blue clay. The reserve has changed a good deal since the last clay was extracted, and is now a pretty and peaceful spot for a picnic, stroll or bird watch.

• Open 365 days of the year.
• Limited car parking on the Lang Loan Road.
• Easy circular with a surfaced path to pond and woodland areas.
• Information panels and site leaflet (PDF)
• Special events and activities organised the Ranger Service.
• Free resource boxes are available to all, from the Ranger Service, full of useful equipment to pond dip, mini beast hunt or to explore the nature of the site.
• Free curricular based environmental education activities for schools and groups organised and led by the Ranger Service.