Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland
Saltoun Wood
In or near Pencaitland.
Saltoun Wood in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saltoun Wood is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Central, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Saltoun Wood is a battlefield located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in the context of Scottish conflicts. The site serves as a reminder of the region's tumultuous past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8864, -2.8541
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH34 5EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikidata: Q65920668 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Milton Bridge, River Tyne
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Fletcher Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
West Saltoun
Villages · 1.1 km
Milton Mill
Vineyards · 1.2 km
East Saltoun
Villages · 1.8 km
Fletcher Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Saltoun Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.8 km
East Saltoun Old Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Blacklaw Wood,enclosure
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Saltoun Hall
Castles · 2.3 km
Glenkinchie Distillery
Distilleries · 2.3 km
Glenkinchie Distillery Visitor Centre
Museums · 2.3 km
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Milton Mill
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Where to eat & stay near Saltoun Wood
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
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The Crown & Kitchen
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saltoun Wood?
- Saltoun Wood is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH34 5EH).
- What is Saltoun Wood?
- Saltoun Wood in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saltoun Wood?
- Drivers can use postcode EH34 5EH.
- Is Saltoun Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Saltoun Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saltoun Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH34 5EH. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.