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Fruid is a small reservoir in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, UK, near Menzion. It is formed by damming the Fruid Water, and supplements the contents of Talla Reservoir, forming part of the water supply for Edinburgh.

Fruid Reservoir
Fruid Reservoir
Location	Scottish Borders, Scotland
Coordinates	55°27′30″N 3°25′50″W
Type	reservoir
Basin countries	United Kingdom
Surface area	139.6 ha (345 acres)[1]

The construction of the reservoir flooded the valley, inundating several farmhouses including Hawkshaw.[2] Playwright Peter Moffat had ancestors that previously lived in the area now covered by water and cites the location as inspiration for The Village.[3]

See also

• Baddinsgill Reservoir
• Megget Reservoir
• Talla Reservoir
• West Water Reservoir
• List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom

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