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Poets Glen, Currienew article content ... 'Poets Glen' is a small wooded valley in the southwest of Edinburgh in Scotland. Located opposite Currie it descends from Kinleith approximately half a mile passing a small pond and finishes at the Water of Leith. A recognised right of way walkers, cyclists and horse riders can link with the nearby Pentland hills or the Balerno Ponds Layout Short and steep throughout, walkers are encouraged to stay on the steps and bridges provided and the entrance from Kinleith has overgrown allowing only single file access into the Glen.

Seasons

Spring – Poets Glen is well known for the blanket of Blue bells which cover large portions of the area. Summer – Rarely is the Scottish summer overly hot but for outdoor enthusiasts the Glen can offer some welcome shade in the summer. Autumn – the leaves begin to turn varying shades or brown and red Winter – snow and ice could make the paths treacherous but if the paths a clear then walkers can enjoy a quiet amble through hibernating trees and icy ponds.

History Poets Glen is names after the weaver poet James Thompson (1763 – 1832) who lived in at Mid Kinleith.