Where is The Hermitage?

The Hermitage is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 1JF).

How do I get to The Hermitage?

The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 1JF.

Is The Hermitage free to visit?

Yes, The Hermitage is free to enter.

How do I get to The Hermitage?

The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 1JF.

Follies · Central Scotland

The Hermitage

In or near Danderhall.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

The Hermitage — Folly or eyecatcher.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Shawfair · 1.8 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

The Hermitage is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area EH22.

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Place summary

The Hermitage is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH22. This structure is noted for its picturesque design, contributing to the landscape of the area. It serves as an example of 18th-century architectural whimsy.

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

Coordinates: 55.9044, -3.0726
District: Midlothian
Postcode: EH22 1JF
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
Nearest railway station: Shawfair — 1.8 km

Sources

osm: w35374833 (ODbL)

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