Villages · Central Scotland
Pomathorn
In or near Auchendinny.
Pomathorn — a village in scotland central.

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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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8204, -3.2105
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 8PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640143 (CC BY 4.0)
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French Prisoners' Monument
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Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum
Follies · 0.9 km

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Hotels · 1.0 km

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Nearby
Literary houses · Central Scotland
Uttershill Castle
Uttershill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Castles · Central Scotland
Uttershill Castle
Uttershill Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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.
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.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
French Prisoners' Monument
French Prisoners' Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Follies · Central Scotland
Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum
Clerks of Penicuik Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pomathorn
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Penicuik YMCA-YWCA
Penicuik YMCA-YWCA — a hostel in scotland central.
Campsites · Central Scotland
Carsewell Guide Camp
Carsewell Guide Camp — a campsite in scotland central.
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Slatebarns Caravan Park
Slatebarns Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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.
📷 7Historic 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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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.