Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ratho
Also known as: Ràthach
Ratho — village in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Gateway · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ratho, the nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, located 4.3 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Ratho is EH28 8RD.
About
Ratho is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,950 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9217°, -3.3803°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ratho (Scottish Gaelic: Ràthach) is a village in the rural west part of the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland. Its population at the 2011 census was 1,634 based on the 2010 definition of the locality. It was formerly in the old county of Midlothian. Ratho Station, Newbridge and Kirkliston are other villages in the area. The Union Canal passes through Ratho. Edinburgh Airport is situated only 4 miles (7 km) away. The village has a high ratio of its older houses built from whin stone due to a whin quarry nearby. The older, historical, part of the village was designated a Conservation Area.
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Background
History
Ratho appears in written records from 1243 with various spellings such as Rath (ewe, eu, ew, ow, au) but most consistently, from 1292, with its present name Ratho. Other places nearby having "Ratho" in their names include Ratho Byres, Ratho Park and Ratho Bank (now named Ashley). It is believed that the name Ratho comes from Rath, Scottish Gaelic, for a place where there are hill forts. Both Kaimes and Dalmahoy hill forts are nearby. To the southwest of the village, Tormain Hill is the site of Stone Age symbols carved into the rocks atop the hill and a 'witches' stone'. When the witches' stone was moved by the land owner for farming, it was believed evil spirits were released into the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9217, -3.3803
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH28 8RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Population
- 1,950
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Gateway — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.bcomm-scotland.independent.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011133 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ratho (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ratho kirk.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Bridge Inn
Hotels · 0.2 km
Bridge No. 15, Baird Road, Ratho, Union Canal
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Rusack's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, Baird Road, Ratho
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Navvie
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Hillwood
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Norton House Hotel
Hotels · 1.3 km
Tormain
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Ratho Station
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
St Mary's Episcopal Church, Dalmahoy Estate
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Ratho is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 1,950. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,950
- Constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ratho
20 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ratho →
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Almond Aqueduct
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Rusack's Bridge
Rusack's Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Navvie
Navvie — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Gogarburn Hospital Memorial
Gogarburn Hospital Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Lin's Grave
Lin's Grave — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, Baird Road, Ratho
Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, Baird Road, Ratho — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Mary's Episcopal Church, Dalmahoy Estate
St Mary's Episcopal Church, Dalmahoy Estate — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Jaw Bridge, Union Canal
Jaw Bridge, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 15, Baird Road, Ratho, Union Canal
Bridge No. 15, Baird Road, Ratho, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 18, Union Canal
Bridge No. 18, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Gogar Moor Bridge, Union Canal
Gogar Moor Bridge, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 17, Union Canal
Bridge No. 17, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 16, Union Canal
Bridge No. 16, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Entry Head, Dalmahoy Estate
Bridge, Entry Head, Dalmahoy Estate — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Central Scotland
Easter Norton Standing Stone
Easter Norton Standing Stone — a post mill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Tormain
Tormain — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 147 m.
Nearby
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 15, Baird Road, Ratho, Union Canal
Bridge No. 15, Baird Road, Ratho, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Rusack's Bridge
Rusack's Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, Baird Road, Ratho
Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, Baird Road, Ratho — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Navvie
Navvie — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ratho
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 4Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Livingston Inn
Livingston Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 133 Lothian Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ratho?
- Ratho is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8RD).
- What is Ratho?
- Ratho — village in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ratho?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH28 8RD.
- Is Ratho free to visit?
- Yes, Ratho is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ratho?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8RD.