Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
King's Seat
In or near Auchendinny.
King's Seat — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 295 m.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge · 8.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
King's Seat is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 295 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
King's Seat is a prominent mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its distinctive shape and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts seeking both challenge and scenery. The mountain is part of a larger natural reserve, contributing to the region's ecological diversity.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8148, -3.1706
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 8QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: n7542463817 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near King's Seat
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
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Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
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Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Seat?
- King's Seat is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8QG).
- What is King's Seat?
- King's Seat — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 295 m.
- How do I get to King's Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 8QG.
- How do I get to King's Seat?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8QG. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.