Follies · Central Scotland
Penicuik Tower
Penicuik Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Penicuik Tower 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 Curriehill, about 9.6 km away. Postcode area EH26.
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Place summary
Penicuik Tower is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH26. It is recognised for its distinctive architectural style and serves as a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8238, -3.2468
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 9JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 9.6 km
Sources
- osm: w556769960 (ODbL)
- commons: Tower, Penicuik House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penicuik Tower?
- Penicuik Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 9JB).
- Is Penicuik Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Penicuik Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penicuik Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 9JB. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.