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

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8794, -3.1587
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH20 9FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Population
- 6,350
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643862 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

39 Fountain Place, Lasswade
Historic churches · 0.4 km

Loanhead Memorial Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Sounds Fade, Silence Unfolds
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km

The Coghorn
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km

Bilston Glen Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

Man, boy and horse at Loanhead
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

Stewart Brewing
Breweries · 0.8 km

Dryden Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km

Mavisbank House
Vineyards · 1.3 km

Old Pentland Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.5 km

Mavisbank House
Historic houses · 1.5 km

Former Lime Kilns
Historic houses · 1.5 km
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Historic churches · Central Scotland
39 Fountain Place, Lasswade
39 Fountain Place, Lasswade — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Loanhead Memorial Park
Loanhead Memorial Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Sounds Fade, Silence Unfolds
Sounds Fade, Silence Unfolds — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Coghorn
The Coghorn — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Bilston Glen Miners Memorial
Bilston Glen Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Man, boy and horse at Loanhead
Man, boy and horse at Loanhead — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Loanhead
Places to stay
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Lothian Bridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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Kildonan Lodge Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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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.