Penicuik
Place in Midlothian, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.837, -3.219 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 23 61 |
| Population: | 16,110 |
| Dialling code: | 01968 |
Penicuik is a former mill town in Midlothian, Scotland, set in the valley of the River North Esk about nine miles south of Edinburgh. The town is backed by rolling countryside and wooded glens, with the dramatic ruin and estate of Penicuik House and the walks of Roslin Glen nearby, so it’s popular with walkers and people seeking quick access to the countryside while still being close to the city.
Historically Penicuik grew up around paper-making and other mills and retains pieces of that industrial heritage even though the economy is now more mixed, with local shops, light industry and many residents commuting to Edinburgh. Community life is lively for a town its size, with local clubs, a small museum and seasonal events that reflect its rural-urban mix and historic roots.
Postcode districts covering Penicuik
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Livingston 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Dunfermline 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Glenrothes 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Falkirk 25 miles40.2 km
- Musselburgh 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Bathgate 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Grangemouth 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Bonnyrigg 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Broxburn 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Bo'ness 19.2 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Midlothian West Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Roslin Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Bilston Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rosewell Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Loanhead Place 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Bonnyrigg Place 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Midlothian South Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Pentland Hills Ward 6 miles9.6 km
- Morningside Ward 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Newbattle Place 6.3 miles10.1 km
Example postcodes in Penicuik
EH26 9AN, EH26 9BQ, EH26 0RX, EH26 0DT, EH26 0AW, EH26 9HD, EH26 8RN, EH26 0AF, EH26 0JA … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Glasgow International Airport 47.2 miles75.9 km
- Currie Hill Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Wester Hailes Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels near Penicuik Ad
- The Craigie 4 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Prestonfield House 5 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Lane Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Rutland Hotel & Apartments 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Tynecastle Park Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Market Street Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- 100 Princes Street 5 8 miles12.8 km
Schools in Penicuik
- Beeslack Community High School Secondary
- Cornbank Primary School Primary
- Cuiken Primary School Primary
- Mauricewood Primary School Primary
- Penicuik High School Secondary
- Sacred Heart Primary School Primary
- Strathesk Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Penicuik House Estate 1.9 miles3 km
- Redford Wood Forest 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Braid Hills Hill 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Scottish Mining Museum Museum 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Kings Buildings University 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Melville Castle Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Baker's Avenue Wood Forest 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Newbattle Abbey College 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Newbattle Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Charlisle Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.8 km
- William Wood Forest 6.8 miles11 km
- Tynecastle Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km