Historic houses · Central Scotland
Mortonhall Pit (disused)
In or near Danderhall.
Mortonhall Pit (disused) — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 4.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mortonhall Pit (disused) is a historic house located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Mortonhall Pit is a disused coal mine located in central Scotland. It is a site of historical significance within the region, reflecting the coal mining industry of the past. The site is notable for its remnants of mining infrastructure and its role in the local economy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8933, -3.1539
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH17 8SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/315365549 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mortonhall Pit (disused)?
- Mortonhall Pit (disused) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH17 8SF).
- What is Mortonhall Pit (disused)?
- Mortonhall Pit (disused) — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mortonhall Pit (disused)?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH17 8SF.
- How do I get to Mortonhall Pit (disused)?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH17 8SF.