Threipmuir Reservoir
| Threipmuir Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | City of Edinburgh Council area, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°51′43″N 3°19′10″W / 55.86194°N 3.31944°WCoordinates: 55°51′43″N 3°19′10″W / 55.86194°N 3.31944°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Threipmuir Reservoir is a reservoir in the City of Edinburgh Council area, Scotland, UK. It is situated to the south of Edinburgh in the Pentland Hills, two miles south of Balerno, near Harlaw Reservoir.
Threipmuir reservoir was built by James Jardine between 1843 and 1848 as a water supply for Edinburgh.
Bavelaw Castle lies on its south side.
See also
External links
- "Flash flood prevention" (PDF). (994 KB)
- Scottish Government: Water of Leith Flood Prevention Scheme
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