Location: Edinburgh & Lothians in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Edinburgh International at 5
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Rosyth at 10
Miles
Nearest Train:
Waverly Station at 7
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
M8 Junction 1 at 5
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 10.0
Miles
Car: not necessary
Penicuik is a lovely historic town 5 miles outside Edinbugh. The house is just 5 minutes walk from the town centre which has a Tesco supermarket, restaurants, pubs, shops, post office, petrol station, hairdressers, indoor children's play centre & laser quest, a newly completed 10 million pound swimming pool/health centre which has a fitness suite, health suite, library, computer suite & large games hall. The house has lovely views over two parks one of which has a children's play area and basketball court, the other is used for rugby, football and archery. Regular buses take you to Edinburgh in about 35 mins, as Penicuik is on the outskirts of the Scottish Borders you can visit the beautiful town of Peebles, go fishing, hill walking or wind surfing on Saint Marys Loch.
Edinburgh is just 10 min by car, here you can find fabulous shops including Harvey Nichols, Jeners, Louis Vutton, Armani etc, the castle can be visited all year round as can many other tourist attractions.