Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Danderhall
Danderhall — village in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Danderhall is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,810 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Midlothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9128°, -3.1057°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Danderhall is a village in Midlothian, Scotland, just outside Edinburgh but inside the Edinburgh City Bypass.
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Background
Description
The village includes a large amount of council housing although much of this is now privately owned by the occupiers. Danderhall was formerly a mining village, supplying labour for the nearby coal mines of Edmonstone to the northwest, Sheriffhall to the southeast, Woolmet to the east and Monktonhall beyond that. The latter was the last to remain open, but closed for good in 1998. Danderhall is made up of 1,200 homes and a small number of shops. Danderhall also includes a library, primary school, two churches (a Church of Scotland and "Calvary Chapel of Edinburgh"). Notable people from Danderhall include: footballer Grant Brebner, now playing in Australia, former Hearts and Motherwell…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9128, -3.1057
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 1QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Population
- 2,810
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1012340 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Danderhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Police House, Danderhall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
800 Years of Lothian Coalfield
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Monktonhall Colliery Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Miners killed at Monktonhall Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Newton Church, Newton Church Road, Newton Village
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Danderhall Railway Path Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Child Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Woolmet
Vineyards · 1.1 km
Edmonstone House Stable Block Ruin
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Decoy Anti-Aircraft Battery
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Millerhill Carbon Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Millerhill
Villages · 1.4 km
Gilmerton
Villages · 1.5 km
Danderhall is a village in central Scotland with a population of 2,810. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,810
- Constituency
- Midlothian
Things to see in Danderhall
140 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Danderhall →
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Coade Stone Pillars
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📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Craigmillar Castle
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📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Craigmillar Castle Park Cemetery
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dalkeith Palace
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📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Dr Helen Crummy
Dr Helen Crummy — Public artwork (statue) by Tim Chalk.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Duddingston House
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📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Elginhaugh
Elginhaugh — archaeological site in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Lasswade and Rosewell Parish Church
Lasswade and Rosewell Parish Church — church in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Lasswade Cemetery
Lasswade Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Lasswade Old Kirkyard
Lasswade Old Kirkyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Liberton Parish Church, Edinburgh
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Moredun Wood
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📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Mortonhall Cemetery
Mortonhall Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Mount Vernon Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Newbattle Abbey
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📷 3Beaches · Central Scotland
Portobello Beach
Portobello Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Portobello Cemetery
Portobello Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Robin Chapel
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📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
SPACE Theatre
SPACE Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St David's Church
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Baird Smith Memorial
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Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
800 Years of Lothian Coalfield
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monktonhall Colliery Memorial
Monktonhall Colliery Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Miners killed at Monktonhall Memorial
Miners killed at Monktonhall Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Newton Church, Newton Church Road, Newton Village
Newton Church, Newton Church Road, Newton Village — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Danderhall Railway Path Sculpture
Danderhall Railway Path Sculpture — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Child Miners Memorial
Child Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Danderhall
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Dalkeith Country Park Camping
Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living
Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park
Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lothian Bridge Caravan Park
Lothian Bridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Sheep Heid Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Leslie's Bar, 45, 47, 49 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Physician and Firkin Public House, 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danderhall?
- Danderhall is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 1QE).
- What is Danderhall?
- Danderhall — village in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Danderhall?
- The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 1QE.
- Is Danderhall free to visit?
- Yes, Danderhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Danderhall?
- The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 1QE.