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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Central Scotland

Pomathorn

In or near Auchendinny.

Pomathorn — a village in scotland central.

B7026 between Howgate and Auchendinny - geograph.org.uk - 6526005

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Pomathorn is a village located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional Scottish architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with a mix of residential homes and community spaces. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small Scottish villages.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8204, -3.2105
District
Midlothian
Postcode
EH26 8PJ
Parliamentary constituency
Midlothian

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Entering Penicuik on the A701 - geograph.org.uk - 6332212📷 5

Literary houses · Central Scotland

Uttershill Castle

Uttershill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Old paper mill at Pomathorn - geograph.org.uk - 1210666📷 3

Castles · Central Scotland

Uttershill Castle

Uttershill Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Bridge Street, Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 2630927📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Penicuik Free Church, Peebles Road, Penicuik

Penicuik Free Church, Peebles Road, Penicuik — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
Old St. Mungo's Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 2901509📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

French Prisoners' Monument, Valleyfield, Penicuik

French Prisoners' Monument, Valleyfield, Penicuik — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Old St. Mungo's Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 2901509📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

French Prisoners' Monument

French Prisoners' Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Sir George Clerk Mausoleum, St Mungo's - geograph.org.uk - 2901527📷 3

Follies · Central Scotland

Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum

Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Pomathorn

Places to stay

Elizabethan postbox on High Street, Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 5475289📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Shopfront refurbishment, Penicuik High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7179233📷 6

Hotels · Central Scotland

Navaar House

Navaar House — a hotel in scotland central.

All weather sports area, Rullion Road - geograph.org.uk - 7544374📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

Penicuik YMCA-YWCA

Penicuik YMCA-YWCA — a hostel in scotland central.

penicuikymca-ywca.co.uk
Garden gates at Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 3354887📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Carsewell Guide Camp

Carsewell Guide Camp — a campsite in scotland central.

General Monck's Battery - geograph.org.uk - 3975516📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Slatebarns Caravan Park

Slatebarns Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

slatebarnscaravanpark.co.uk
Former tollhouse - geograph.org.uk - 6690891📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

Allan Ramsay Hotel

Allan Ramsay Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Sacred Heart Church Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 1847015📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik

Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Inglis Green Road - geograph.org.uk - 3569213📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh

Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

James Martin Stagg CB OBE FRSE - geograph.org.uk - 6175405📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith

Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Canaan Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3957599📷 5

Historic 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.

Remembrance floral display, Eddleston - geograph.org.uk - 7348848📷 7

Restaurants · Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.

St Nicholas-Buccleuch Parish Church in Dalkeith - geograph.org.uk - 7924276📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith

Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Green field at Kinnochtry - geograph.org.uk - 5810653📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

Woodside

Woodside — a village in scotland highlands.

Grazing land at Glenreasdell - geograph.org.uk - 3717631📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

Whitehouse

Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

Wreck in West Loch Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 5443573📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

West Tarbert

West Tarbert — a village in scotland highlands.

Dark forestry near Kames - geograph.org.uk - 5769427📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

West Kames

West Kames — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pomathorn?
Pomathorn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8PJ).
What is Pomathorn?
Pomathorn — a village in scotland central.
How do I get to Pomathorn?
Drivers can use postcode EH26 8PJ.
How do I get to Pomathorn?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8PJ. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.