Gladhouse reservoir

Category

Library Item

Item no

29018

Title

Gladhouse reservoir

Description

This photograph shows the view over Gladhouse reservoir and its banks in the distance. In the foreground a man in a top hat leans on a white picket fence. Beyond the fence small trees sweep the bank of the body of water.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1879

Size

12.0 cm x 16.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Gladhouse reservoir is the largest body of fresh water in the Lothians. It is close to the village of Temple and is approximately 5 miles from Penicuik. Opened in 1879 it was the first of the Moorfoot project reservoirs built on the South River Esk to supplement the water supply of Edinburgh. In recent years it has become a special protection area as it is an important roosting area for Pink Footed Geese.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

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