Follies · Central Scotland
The Hermitage
The Hermitage — Folly or eyecatcher.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
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.
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- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hermitage?
- The Hermitage is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (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.