| Loganlea Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 View along the reservoir | |
  Loganlea Reservoir | |
| Location | Pentland Hills, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°50′53″N3°17′15″W / 55.84806°N 3.28750°W Coordinates: 55°50′53″N3°17′15″W / 55.84806°N 3.28750°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
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