Loanhead
Place in Midlothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.88, -3.159 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 27 65 |
| Population: | 6,350 |
| Dialling code: | 01968 (Penicuik) |
Loanhead is a small town in Midlothian, Scotland, lying just south of Edinburgh near the wooded valleys of the River North Esk and the lower flanks of the Pentland Hills. Its location gives residents quick access to both city amenities and nearby countryside, with the historic village of Roslin and its glen only a short drive away.
The town grew up around 19th‑ and early‑20th‑century coal and shale oil industries and still carries that industrial heritage in buildings and local memory, including a long‑standing miners’ culture and community clubs. Today Loanhead functions largely as a commuter and local services centre, with modern industrial and retail areas around Bilston Glen and Straiton, active community groups and an annual gala that reflects a close‑knit social life.
Postcode districts covering Loanhead
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Livingston 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Dunfermline 17 miles27.3 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Glenrothes 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Musselburgh 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Bathgate 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Grangemouth 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Bonnyrigg 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Penicuik 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Broxburn 13 miles20.9 km
- Bo'ness 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Bilston Place 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Roslin Place 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Midlothian West Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bonnyrigg Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Rosewell Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Danderhall Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Newbattle Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Morningside Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Dalkeith Place 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Loanhead
EH20 9FL, EH20 9SF, EH20 9JL, EH20 9GA, EH20 9EG, EH20 9ET, EH20 9EY, EH20 9HB, EH20 9EA … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Glasgow International Airport 49.4 miles79.5 km
- Newcraighall Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Slateford Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Loanhead Ad
- Prestonfield House 5 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Lane Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 5 miles8 km
- The Rutland Hotel & Apartments 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Scott 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Market Street Hotel 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- 100 Princes Street 5 5.2 miles8.4 km
Schools in Loanhead
- Loanhead Primary School Primary
- Paradykes Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braid Hills Hill 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Melville Castle Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kings Buildings University 3 miles4.9 km
- Newbattle Abbey College 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dalkeith House Estate 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 3.8 miles6.2 km
- University of Edinburgh University 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Musée national d'Écosse Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 5 miles8 km
- The Scotish Museums Coouncil Museum 5.1 miles8.1 km