Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Donolly Reservoir
In or near Haddington.
Donolly Reservoir — reservoir in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Donolly Reservoir is a reservoir in central Scotland, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 8.7 km away. Postcode area EH41.
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Place summary
Donolly Reservoir is a reservoir located in central Scotland, postcode EH41. It serves as an important water supply source for the surrounding area. The reservoir is notable for its natural setting and role in local ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9091, -2.6771
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21127524 (CC0)
- commons: Donolly Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 773804.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donolly Reservoir?
- Donolly Reservoir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4LP).
- What is Donolly Reservoir?
- Donolly Reservoir — reservoir in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Donolly Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH41 4LP.
- Is Donolly Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Donolly Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donolly Reservoir?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4LP. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.