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Caird Park and Trottick Ponds
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Donated by Sir James Caird, one of Dundee's local benefactors, the park includes Mains Castle and Den o' Mains. Mains Castle was renovated in the 1980's through a government scheme for the unemployed. The park is ideal for active recreation and walking, with one 18 and two 9 hole golf courses, athletic track and winter sports pitches.
Trottick Ponds Local Nature Reserve
Trottick ponds were built over 200 years ago to provide water for the Claverhouse Bleach works - a finishing mill for linen production.
The bleach works has been turned into housing, but the ponds, woodland, meadow and Dighty Burn are part of a Local Nature Reserve. Wildlife thrives there and there are pleasant walks and information boards to enjoy in a visit. Recently one pond has been renovated - with tonnes of silt removed.
The Countryside Ranger Service holds events at the ponds every year. See the What's On Diary for information.
This information is provided by the Leisure and Communities Department
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