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 miles8.1 km
- Livingston 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Dunfermline 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Glenrothes 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Musselburgh 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bathgate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Grangemouth 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bonnyrigg 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Penicuik 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Broxburn 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Bo'ness 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Roslin Place 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Bilston Place 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Loanhead Place 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rosewell Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Penicuik Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bonnyrigg Place 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Newbattle Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Danderhall Place 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Morningside Ward 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Midlothian South Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Midlothian West
EH24 9BH, EH20 9QY, EH20 9RH, EH25 9NP, EH24 9AG, EH25 9LR, EH25 9PZ, EH25 9TL, EH20 9LZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 48.6 miles78.2 km
- Slateford Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Kingsknowe 5.2 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Midlothian West Ad
- The Craigie 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Prestonfield House 5 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Lane Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Rutland Hotel & Apartments 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Market Street Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Scott 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- 100 Princes Street 5 6.3 miles10.2 km
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 miles5.8 km
- Penicuik House Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Melville Castle Historic site 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Kings Buildings University 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Newbattle Abbey College 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Dalkeith House Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Baker's Avenue Wood Forest 5.3 miles8.5 km
- University of Edinburgh University 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Charlisle Wood Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km