Midlothian South
Ward in Midlothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.817, -3.091 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NT 31 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01968 (Penicuik) |
Midlothian South sits on the southern fringe of Midlothian, a mix of small towns, former mining villages and rolling farmland within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh. The ward’s landscape gives good access to countryside walks and country parks while remaining connected by local road and rail links to the capital.
There is a strong local identity rooted in a coal‑mining past, now balanced by a service and commuter economy, small‑scale manufacturing and a growing leisure and arts scene; community centres, seasonal festivals and heritage projects are common. Nearby historic attractions such as Rosslyn Chapel and the estate landscapes around Dalkeith add a tourism and cultural dimension to the area.
Postcode districts covering Midlothian South
EH19, EH22, EH23, EH24, EH26, EH37
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 9.3 miles
- Livingston 17.9 miles
- Dunfermline 22 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 20.7 miles
- Musselburgh 8.6 miles
- Bathgate 21.8 miles
- Bonnyrigg 4 miles
- Penicuik 5.2 miles
- Broxburn 17.1 miles
- Bo'ness 24.1 miles
- Rosyth 19.9 miles
- Linlithgow 22.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gorebridge Place 2.5 miles
- Rosewell Place 3 miles
- Mayfield Place 3.9 miles
- Bonnyrigg Place 4 miles
- Newbattle Place 4.2 miles
- Roslin Place 4.2 miles
- Midlothian East Ward 4.2 miles
- Midlothian West Ward 4.6 miles
- Bilston Place 5 miles
- Loanhead Place 5.1 miles
- Penicuik Place 5.2 miles
- Dalkeith Place 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Midlothian South
EH23 4QN, EH22 4NP, EH19 3JG, EH23 4QH, EH22 4BG, EH22 4PH, EH22 4LH, EH24 9AX, EH22 4AT … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 14.3 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 52.2 miles
- Newcraighall Railway Station 8.1 miles
- Musselburgh Railway Station 8.1 miles
Hotels near Midlothian South Ad
- The Craigie 4 5.3 miles
- Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa 4 3.1 miles
- Melville Castle 4 5.4 miles
- The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.4 miles
- Prestonfield House 5 8.7 miles
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 8.8 miles
- The Lane Hotel 4 8.9 miles
- The Scott 4 9.1 miles
- The Scholar 4 9 miles
- Virgin Hotels Edinburgh 5 9.9 miles
Schools in Midlothian South
- Gore Glen Primary School Primary
- Gorebridge Primary School Primary
- Moorfoot Primary School Primary
- Newtongrange Primary School Primary
- St Andrew's Primary School Primary
- Stobhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- William Wood Forest 1.7 miles
- Baker's Avenue Wood Forest 1.7 miles
- Charlisle Wood Forest 1.8 miles
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 3.2 miles
- Currie Wood Forest 3.7 miles
- West Wood Forest 4.3 miles
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 4.7 miles
- Newbattle Abbey College 4.7 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 5.4 miles
- Moorfoot Hills Hill 5.8 miles
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 5.8 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 5.8 miles