Innerleithen
Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.623, -3.061 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NT 33 37 |
| Population: | 3,040 |
| Dialling code: | 01721 (Peebles) |
Innerleithen is a small town in the Scottish Borders of Scotland, set in the steep, wooded slopes of the Tweed valley where the River Leith meets the River Tweed. It punches above its weight as an outdoor hub - walking routes such as the Southern Upland Way pass close by and the local forest trails have made it a well‑known destination for mountain biking and hillwalking.
Historically a 19th‑century textile and hosiery centre built around water‑powered mills, Innerleithen now combines that industrial heritage with small cafés, independent shops and an active community life. Nearby attractions like Traquair House and the spa at St Ronan's Well add historic charm, so the town feels both rooted in Borders history and lively as a base for outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Innerleithen
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Musselburgh 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Bonnyrigg 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Penicuik 16 miles25.8 km
- Hawick 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Mayfield 17 miles27.4 km
- Dalkeith 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Galashiels 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Tranent 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Tweeddale East Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Walkerburn Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cardrona Place 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Peebles Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Stow Place 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Galashiels and District Ward 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bannerfield Place 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Tweeddale West Ward 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Galashiels Place 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Selkirk Place 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Innerleithen
EH44 6JY, EH44 6LW, EH44 6PA, EH44 6HE, EH44 6HN, EH44 6QE, EH44 6QL, EH44 6QB, EH44 6JX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Glasgow International Airport 56.1 miles90.2 km
- Newcraighall Railway Station 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Musselburgh Railway Station 21.5 miles34.6 km
Hotels in Innerleithen Ad
Schools in Innerleithen
- St Ronan's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Glen House Estate 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holylee Estate 3.8 miles6 km
- Elibank Estate 4.4 miles7 km
- Glentress Forest Forest 5 miles8.1 km
- Moorfoot Hills Hill 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Yair House Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Darn Hall Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Torquhan Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Sunderland Hall Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Dawyck House Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Cairn / Cemetery (Bronze Age) (possible) Archaeological site 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Rachan House Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km