Burdiehouse Valley Country Park

After having a lovely afternoon with our pals, Sarah, Stewart, and Paul, Kryptomart and I had a wander along the pretty Burdiehouse burn.

This rich habitat includes meadows, young, native woodlands, mature woodland and old limestone quarries; plus the clear water of the Burdiehouse burn. If you pay attention you might be able to surprise a heron fishing in the gently flowing water. You will certainly spot the dipper, with its black and white plumage bobbing from rock to rock in the burn. A kestrel may appear and hover above the meadow in search of rodents and a sparrow hawk could fly swiftly above your head. There is so much to see! Listen for great-spotted Woodpecker, hammering in springtime on the tall trees of this charming redbrick village of Ellen 's Glen. The area includes Moredun wood which was once part of the Moredun Estate, famous for its fertile exotic gardens. Walk amongst these old trees to escape the city, so you are ready to go back to urban life with a satisfied smile on your face.

I hope you have all hadva good Saturday.