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About Fala Dam

Fala Dam is a small reservoir community on the A68, about 25km southeast of Edinburgh. Most visitors arrive via this main Edinburgh-to-England route, which continues south toward Carter Bar and the border. The area has over 100 EV charging points nearby, reflecting its position on a major travel corridor. The settlement consists of modern houses built around an artificial lake created in the 1970s as part of a water supply scheme.

Where is Fala Dam on the map?

Fala Dam is in Scotland, at 55.833, -2.900 - about 21 km south of Gladsmuir.

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The closest airport to Fala Dam is Edinburgh Airport, 45 km (about 37 min by car).

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