Midlothian West
Ward in Midlothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.861, -3.18 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 26 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01968 (Penicuik) |
Midlothian West sits on the western edge of Midlothian, spilling toward the boundary with Edinburgh. The ward blends suburban commuter neighbourhoods with stretches of farmland and greenbelt, giving residents easy access to both city amenities and countryside walks - the nearby Pentland Hills are a notable local draw for outdoor activities.
Beyond its commuter role, the area carries the county’s mining and industrial heritage alongside pockets of recent regeneration, so you’ll find older stone buildings and community hubs working alongside newer housing and local businesses. Socially it’s a mix of long-standing villages and newer residents who commute into the capital, which shapes a community focus on local services, schools and transport links.
Postcode districts covering Midlothian West
EH10, EH17, EH18, EH20, EH24, EH25, EH26
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 5.1 miles
- Livingston 13.9 miles
- Dunfermline 17.5 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 17.5 miles
- Glenrothes 23.1 miles
- Musselburgh 7.4 miles
- Bathgate 17.8 miles
- Grangemouth 23.4 miles
- Bonnyrigg 2.8 miles
- Penicuik 2.2 miles
- Broxburn 12.6 miles
- Bo'ness 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Roslin Place 0.5 miles
- Bilston Place 0.5 miles
- Loanhead Place 1.6 miles
- Rosewell Place 1.8 miles
- Penicuik Place 2.2 miles
- Bonnyrigg Place 2.8 miles
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 3.6 miles
- Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward 3.7 miles
- Newbattle Place 4.3 miles
- Danderhall Place 4.6 miles
- Morningside Ward 4.6 miles
- Midlothian South Ward 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in Midlothian West
EH25 9TH, EH25 9PA, EH24 9AT, EH26 0SE, EH26 0JP, EH25 9LA, EH24 9BT, EH24 9BJ, EH26 0NL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.7 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 48.6 miles
- Slateford Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Kingsknowe 5.2 miles
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Schools in Midlothian West
- Bilston Primary School Primary
- Loanhead Primary School Primary
- Mauricewood Primary School Primary
- Paradykes Primary School Primary
- Rosewell Primary School Primary
- Roslin Primary School Primary
- St Matthew's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braid Hills Hill 3.6 miles
- Penicuik House Estate 4.1 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 4.1 miles
- Kings Buildings University 4.3 miles
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 4.4 miles
- Newbattle Abbey College 4.6 miles
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 4.6 miles
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 5.1 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 5.2 miles
- Baker's Avenue Wood Forest 5.3 miles
- University of Edinburgh University 5.7 miles
- Charlisle Wood Forest 5.8 miles