Follies · Central Scotland
Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum
In or near Auchendinny.
Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EH26.
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Place summary
The Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH26. This structure serves as a memorial and is associated with the prominent Clerk family of Penicuik.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8271, -3.2190
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 8HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- osm: w1489249773 (ODbL)
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St Mungo's Church, High Street, Penicuik
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French Prisoners' Monument
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum?
- Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8HX).
- What is Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum?
- Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum?
- Drivers can use postcode EH26 8HX.
- Is Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8HX. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.