Vineyards · Central Scotland
Fordel Mains
In or near Whitecraig.
Fordel Mains — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange · 4.7 km
About
Fordel Mains is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Fordel Mains is a vineyard located in central Scotland. It produces a range of wines, taking advantage of the region's climate and soil conditions. Visitors can expect a selection of wine-tasting experiences and opportunities to learn about the winemaking process. The vineyard contributes to the growing interest in wine production in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8865, -3.0038
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 2PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31096129 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordel Mains?
- Fordel Mains is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 2PQ).
- What is Fordel Mains?
- Fordel Mains — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Fordel Mains?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 2PQ.
- How do I get to Fordel Mains?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 2PQ.