Uttershill Castle, Penicuik
#2 among attractions in Penicuik
Facts and practical information
Uttershill Castle is a ruinous 16th-century tower house, about 0.5 miles south of Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland, south of the river North Esk, and west of the Black Burn. ()
Penicuik United Kingdom
Uttershill Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Rosslyn Castle, Glencorse Reservoir.
- 3.2 miNEElaborately carved 15th-century chapel
Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin
82 min walk • Rosslyn Chapel, nestled in the picturesque village of Roslin, Scotland, is a treasure trove of history, art, and mystery. Constructed in the mid-15th century, this unique chapel has captivated visitors from around the world with its intricate stonework and enigmatic...
- 4.5 miNSport venue, Sport, Ski area
Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Edinburgh
115 min walk • The Midlothian Snowsports Centre, formerly the Hillend Ski Centre, is the second longest dry ski slope in Europe, situated near Hillend near Edinburgh, South East Scotland.
- 3 miNEForts and castles
Rosslyn Castle, Roslin
78 min walk • Roslin Castle is a partially ruined castle near the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland. It is located around 9 miles south of Edinburgh, on the north bank of the North Esk, only a few hundred metres from the famous Rosslyn Chapel.
- 3 miNWNature, Natural attraction, Lake
Glencorse Reservoir
77 min walk • Glencorse Reservoir is a reservoir in Midlothian, Scotland, UK, two miles west of Glencorse, in the Pentland Hills. It is retained by an earth dam, and it was built between 1820 and 1824 by James Jardine to provide water for the mills of Auchendinny, Milton Bridge and Glencorse, and to supply drinking water to the citizens of Edinburgh.
- 3.3 miNENature, Natural attraction, Cave
Wallace's Cave, Roslin
85 min walk • Wallace's Cave is situated in Roslin Glen, in Midlothian, Scotland. It is also known as Hawthornden Castle Cave, after Hawthornden Castle which is nearby.
- 1.3 miWHistorical place, Architecture, Cafe
Penicuik House, Penicuik
34 min walk • Penicuik House survives as the shell of a formerly grand estate house in Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. The 18th-century palladian mansion was built on the site of an earlier house by Sir James Clerk, 3rd Baronet.
- 3.3 miNWNature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loganlea Reservoir
84 min walk • Loganlea Reservoir is a small reservoir in the Pentland Hills, Midlothian, Scotland, UK. The Logan Burn connects the reservoir with Glencorse Reservoir.
- 4.8 miNWLake
Threipmuir Reservoir, Edinburgh
123 min walk • Threipmuir Reservoir is a reservoir in the City of Edinburgh Council area, Scotland, UK. It is situated to the south of Edinburgh at the base of the Pentland Hills, two miles south of Balerno.
- 4 miNEForts and castles
Hawthornden Castle
101 min walk • Hawthornden Castle is located on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland. The castle lies a mile to the east of Roslin at grid reference NT287637, and is just downstream from Roslin Castle.
- 4.7 miNEVernacular architecture, Ruins
Mavisbank House, Edinburgh
120 min walk • Mavisbank is a country house outside Loanhead, south of Edinburgh in Midlothian, Scotland. It was designed by the architect William Adam, in collaboration with his client, Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, and was constructed between 1723 and 1727.
- 3.1 miWNature, Natural attraction, Hill
Scald Law
79 min walk • Scald Law is a hill in Midlothian, Scotland. At 579 metres it is the highest of the Pentland Hills. The hill is composed of Devonian volcanic rock.