Polton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH18 1EL).

How do I get to Polton?

The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH18 1EL.

How do I get to Polton?

The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH18 1EL.

Villages · Central Scotland

Polton

In or near Danderhall.

Polton — a village in scotland central.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Eskbank · 3.0 km

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

Polton is a village located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its residential areas and proximity to nearby urban centres. The village offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere while still being accessible to the amenities of larger towns. Visitors can expect a typical Scottish village experience with local architecture and community spaces.

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Coordinates: 55.8708, -3.1264
District: Midlothian
Postcode: EH18 1EL
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
Nearest railway station: Eskbank — 3 km

Sources

manual: geonames-2640146 (CC BY 4.0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Historic houses · Central Scotland

Mavisbank House

Mavisbank House — house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.

Free👶↗ mavisbank.org.uk

Eskdale Drive - geograph.org.uk - 450830

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

St Leaonard's Episcopal Church, Bonnyrigg

St Leaonard's Episcopal Church, Bonnyrigg — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free

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Vineyards · Central Scotland

Mavisbank House

Mavisbank House — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Copper beech, Springfield Mill - geograph.org.uk - 7509409

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Vineyards · Central Scotland

Maiden Castle

Maiden Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Bonnyrigg Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 8059269

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Bonnyrigg War Memorial

Bonnyrigg War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ mmccbonnyriggmosque.co.uk

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Michael McGahey Memorial

Michael McGahey Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ mmccbonnyriggmosque.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Polton

Places to stay

Drummond Aisle interior, Lasswade Old Kirkyard - geograph.org.uk - 4507195

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living

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

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Slatebarns Caravan Park

Slatebarns Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

↗ slatebarnscaravanpark.co.uk

Melville Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2049577

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Melville Castle

Melville Castle — a hotel in scotland central.

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

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Lothian Bridge Caravan Park

Lothian Bridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park

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

↗ meadowhead.co.uk

Beside the South Esk, Dalkeith Park - geograph.org.uk - 7019496

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Dalkeith Country Park Camping

Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk