Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill

CONTACT DETAILS

2 Lockharton Crescent, EDINBURGH, EH14 1AX
friends@eastercraiglockharthill.org
LOCALITY
South West

information DESCRIPTION

Craiglockhart Woods is part of a wild and beautiful spot within the City of Edinburgh, less than three miles from Princes Street. There is an abundance of flora (and fauna) in the area, with hills, a very large pond, a stream, and – of course – lots of trees.

It is part of the Craiglockhart Hills Urban Widlife Site – a local nature reserve (LNR) – which includes most of Easter Craiglockhart hill. The LNR comprises woodlands and meadow with magnificent views over Edinburgh, Fife and the Pentland Hills from the top the hill and is an oasis of calm and beauty in the bustling city of Edinburgh.

The LNR is jointly managed by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC), the Craighouse Partnership and The Friends of Craiglockhart Woods and Nature Trail Group (FCWNT).

Origins

In October 1997, the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) proposed the Sale of 1.21 acres of land at Craiglockhart Terrace for a housing development.

In 2005 , Easter Craiglockhart Hill was designated as a Local Nature Reserve underlining its importance for nature conservation as well as its great landscape value. This should ensure the area is protected from any further development. The LNR is jointly managed by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC), the Craighouse Partnership and The Friends of Craiglockhart Woods and Nature Trail Group (FCWNT).

FCWNT continues to work in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and the Craighouse Partnership to preserve and improve the woodland area of the LNR for the enjoyment of members of the public with special provision for people with disabilities.

ORGANISATION ACTIVITIES

Community Development Environment/Recycling Sport/Leisure/Recreation

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