Gorges · Central Scotland
Poet's Glen
In or near Currie.
Poet's Glen — a gorge in scotland central.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 1.5 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Poet's Glen is a gorge located in central Scotland. This natural feature is characterised by its steep sides and scenic surroundings, making it a notable spot for walking and exploration. The area offers picturesque views and a tranquil atmosphere, appealing to those interested in nature and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8920, -3.2992
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 6AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544675 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Currie War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
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Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Dougal Haston Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Blinkbonny Road
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
East Mills Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Warklaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Warklaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Pentland Reservoirs MTB
Mountain bike trails · 1.2 km
Clubbiedean
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Clubbiedean
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie
Currie Kirk, Kirkgate, Currie — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Currie War Memorial
Currie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall
Gibson-Craig Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dougal Haston Memorial Stone
Dougal Haston Memorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Blinkbonny Road
Blinkbonny Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Poet's Glen
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Bonaly Scout Centre
Bonaly Scout Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poet's Glen?
- Poet's Glen is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 6AQ).
- What is Poet's Glen?
- Poet's Glen — a gorge in scotland central.
- How do I get to Poet's Glen?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 6AQ.
- How do I get to Poet's Glen?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 6AQ.