Villages · Central Scotland
Pathhead
In or near Ormiston.
Pathhead — a village in scotland central.

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge · 5.8 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
Pathhead is a village located in central Scotland, with a population of approximately 960 residents. The area is characterised by its rural setting and community atmosphere. As a small village, it offers a glimpse into local Scottish life, with essential amenities and a close-knit population.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8667, -2.9667
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH37 5PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Population
- 960
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640575 (CC BY 4.0)
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Oxenfoord Castle
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Cranstoun Old Parish Church And Churchyard
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Crichton House
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Vogrie House
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Cranston Parish Church
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Giant Chairs
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km

Kerr's Beer
Breweries · 1.9 km

Giant Tricycle
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
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Where to eat & stay near Pathhead
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pathhead?
- Pathhead is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH37 5PT).
- What is Pathhead?
- Pathhead — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Pathhead?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH37 5PT.
- How do I get to Pathhead?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH37 5PT.