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Edinburgh & the Lothians
Linn Dean is a steep-sided glen that supports a wide range of dry and wet grassland. In summer, its south-facing bank is ablaze with wildflowers including common rock rose; the grassy slope opposite carries several stands of juniper; and deeper, damper parts support unusual mosses and liverworts
Best time to visit:
- June to July for northern brown argus butterfly
- May to July for grassland flowers
Visit for:
- Scenery
- Wildflowers
- Grasslands
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Lay by on southbound A68 at top of Soutra hill adjacent to reserve. No formal routes on reserve. - Directions
Linn Dean is situated adjacent to the A68, approximately 10 miles south-east of Dalkeith, Midlothian.Layby at the top of Soutra Hill, east side of A68. - Restrictions
Grazed by Cattle in the winter - keep dogs under strict control
Reserve location
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OS Landranger Map: 66OS Grid Reference: NT468594
Latitude: 55.82493698
Longitude: -2.84926328
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Dalkeith (11 miles)
