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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Central Scotland

Loanhead

In or near Auchendinny.

Loanhead — a village in scotland central.

Loanhead Leisure Centre - geograph.org.uk - 4050534

M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Eskbank · 4.7 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

Loanhead is a village located in central Scotland with a population of approximately 6,350 residents. It serves as a suburban area near the capital, Edinburgh. The village features typical Scottish architecture and community amenities, reflecting its historical roots and local culture.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8794, -3.1587
District
Midlothian
Postcode
EH20 9FP
Parliamentary constituency
Midlothian
Population
6,350
Nearest railway station
Eskbank4.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Clerk Street, Loanhead - geograph.org.uk - 3331239📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

39 Fountain Place, Lasswade

39 Fountain Place, Lasswade — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
George Drive - geograph.org.uk - 4790052📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Loanhead Memorial Park

Loanhead Memorial Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Midlothian Townscape , A Walkway In Sainsbury's Carpark, Strainton Retail Park - geograph.org.uk - 3839278📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Sounds Fade, Silence Unfolds

Sounds Fade, Silence Unfolds — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pit Pony statue, High Street - geograph.org.uk - 3671746📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

The Coghorn

The Coghorn — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pit Pony Sculpture, High Street, Loanhead - geograph.org.uk - 3962829📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Bilston Glen Miners Memorial

Bilston Glen Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pit Pony Sculpture, High Street, Loanhead - geograph.org.uk - 3962829📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Man, boy and horse at Loanhead

Man, boy and horse at Loanhead — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Loanhead

Places to stay

General Monck's Battery - geograph.org.uk - 3975516📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Slatebarns Caravan Park

Slatebarns Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

slatebarnscaravanpark.co.uk
Drummond Aisle interior, Lasswade Old Kirkyard - geograph.org.uk - 4507195📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living

Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living — a caravan park in scotland central.

The Stables, Mortonhall - geograph.org.uk - 8226884📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park

Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.

meadowhead.co.uk
Melville Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2049577📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Melville Castle

Melville Castle — a hotel in scotland central.

Lothian Bridge postbox ref EH22 39 - geograph.org.uk - 3512383📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Lothian Bridge Caravan Park

Lothian Bridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.

East Suffolk Park - geograph.org.uk - 5367999📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Kildonan Lodge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

kildonanlodgehotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

James Martin Stagg CB OBE FRSE - geograph.org.uk - 6175405📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith

Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas-Buccleuch Parish Church in Dalkeith - geograph.org.uk - 7924276📷 7

Historic 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.

Filling station in Ratcliffe Street - geograph.org.uk - 3129742📷 7

Historic 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.

Canaan Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3957599📷 5

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.

The Salisbury Arms, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 4593498📷 5

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.

Newington Road at its junction with East Preston Street - geograph.org.uk - 5485865📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

1, 3 and 5 Newington Road, Edinburgh

1, 3 and 5 Newington Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Grazing land at Glenreasdell - geograph.org.uk - 3717631📷 5

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Wreck in West Loch Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 5443573📷 5

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Dark forestry near Kames - geograph.org.uk - 5769427📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loanhead?
Loanhead is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH20 9FP).
What is Loanhead?
Loanhead — a village in scotland central.
How do I get to Loanhead?
The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH20 9FP.
How do I get to Loanhead?
The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH20 9FP.