Mugdock Dam

One of the biggest water areas in the park is the Mugdock dam, which has created a little lake in which you can fish. There is a parking lot next to it, and a promenade follows the shape of the dam, which many people use for jogging, walking their dogs or even horse riding. It surprised me to find a dam here, as there is plenty of water, with nearly 6 smaller lakes in the area. The dam belongs to the lands of Castle Mugdock. It seems that the Marquis wanted his own private fishing area, but permission was denied, so he reapplied for a dam. After a process that allegedly involved a few bribes, it