Duns Castle nature reserve

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Duns Castle nature reserve is a nature reserve near Duns, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, in the former Berwickshire.

It consists of two man-made lakes, Hen Poo and Mill Dam; apart from the wetland, there are extensive woodland areas.

Places nearby include Abbey St Bathans, Chirnside, Ednam, Fogo, Gavinton, Polwarth, Preston.

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Coordinates: 55°47′24″N2°21′22″W / 55.790°N 2.356°W / 55.790; -2.356


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