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The Pentland Hills gateway (Scotland's most accessible upland area from Edinburgh), the Penicuik House ruins, the Loanhead Pottery, and a Midlothian town with excellent countryside access
A little history
Penicuik is the main town for the northern Pentland Hills — one of the closest upland walking areas to Edinburgh. Penicuik House, the grand classical mansion, burned down in 1899 and remains a romantic ruin in beautiful parkland. The town grew as a paper-making centre on the North Esk.
The Pentland Hills from Penicuik are excellent walking — easily accessible and rewarding. Penicuik House ruins for the romantic parkland. The North Esk Walk.
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Penicuik is a place in Midlothian known for the Pentland Hills gateway (Scotland's most accessible upland area from Edinburgh), the Penicuik House ruins, the Loanhead Pottery, and a Midlothian town with excellent countryside access. Penicuik is the main town for the northern Pentland Hills — one of the closest upland walking areas to Edinburgh. The population is around 16,000.
Penicuik has good independent cafes and local food. Edinburgh is close for excellent wider food choice.
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Roam covers Penicuik and the surrounding area in Midlothian, including Roslin, Loanhead, Bilston, Auchendinny, Glencorse, Milton Bridge, Polton and Bonnyrigg.
