Villages · Central Scotland
Hawthornden
In or near Auchendinny.
Hawthornden — a village in scotland central.

Leslie Barrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange · 4.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Hawthornden is a village located in central Scotland. It is known for its scenic surroundings and historical significance. The village's notable features include its proximity to the River North Esk and the nearby Hawthornden Castle, which dates back to the 15th century. The area is characterised by a mix of natural beauty and traditional Scottish architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8500, -3.1333
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH24 9EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647272 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Whitehill Colliery And Brickworks Workers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km

Rosewell War Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km

Rosewell Parish Church, Carnethie Street, Rosewell
Historic churches · 0.3 km

Rosewell Mining and Associated Industries Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km

Bridge, St Joseph's Hospital, Rosewell
Historic bridges · 0.5 km

Presbytery and Cloisters, Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 36 Carnethie Street, Rosewell
Historic churches · 0.6 km

Whitehill House, Rosewell
Manor houses · 0.7 km

Wallace's Cave
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km

Wallace's Cave
Caves · 1.3 km

Hawthornden Castle
Castles · 1.3 km

Slatebarns Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km

Roslin Castle
Castles · 1.7 km
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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Whitehill Colliery And Brickworks Workers Memorial
Whitehill Colliery And Brickworks Workers Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Rosewell War Memorial Hall
Rosewell War Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Historic churches · Central Scotland
Rosewell Parish Church, Carnethie Street, Rosewell
Rosewell Parish Church, Carnethie Street, Rosewell — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Rosewell Mining and Associated Industries Memorial
Rosewell Mining and Associated Industries Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, St Joseph's Hospital, Rosewell
Bridge, St Joseph's Hospital, Rosewell — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Historic churches · Central Scotland
Presbytery and Cloisters, Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 36 Carnethie Street, Rosewell
Presbytery and Cloisters, Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 36 Carnethie Street, Rosewell — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hawthornden
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Slatebarns Caravan Park
Slatebarns Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living
Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lothian Bridge Caravan Park
Lothian Bridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Penicuik YMCA-YWCA
Penicuik YMCA-YWCA — a hostel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Leslie's Bar, 45, 47, 49 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh
Leslie's Bar, 45, 47, 49 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Physician and Firkin Public House, 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
Physician and Firkin Public House, 58 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawthornden?
- Hawthornden is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH24 9EH).
- What is Hawthornden?
- Hawthornden — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Hawthornden?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH24 9EH.
- How do I get to Hawthornden?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH24 9EH.