Duns Castle

Scottish Borders

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Duns Castle consists of two man-made lochs, Hen Poo and Mill Dam, surrounded by attractive mature woodland. Yellow water-lilies adorn Hen Poo in summer. The wetland areas provide feeding and breeding grounds for ducks and the woodland is managed for timber production

Best time to visit:

  • May to July for woodland flowers and birds
  • All year round for pleasant walks

Visit for:

  • Birdwatching
  • Mammals
  • Woodlands

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Access

  • Directions
    There is access directly from Duns. Alternatively take the A6112 north out of Duns and turn left onto the B6365 after 1.5km. There is a carpark off this road after 0.5km.
  • Restrictions
    Partly wheelchair accessible
Duns Castle

Reserve location

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OS Landranger Map: 67
OS Grid Reference: NT778550
Latitude: 55.78782001
Longitude: -2.35405085
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