Penicuik Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lovely and unseasonably warm February day - about to tackle the hills in the distance!
The old town of Penicuik was once a leading paper making town in Midlothian,near Edinburgh. High quality paper and bank notes were produced here. The Town hall is a notable landmark.
Scariest wind I've been in yet., found myself having to sit down to compose myself before going back down lol😱
Best place to blow away the cobwebs
Towering cloudy skyscapes and diagonal yellowed hills on the road to the reservoir....

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £50 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£50
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,183 reviews)
Staff extremely helpful and welcoming. Food excellent. Rooms clean and tidy

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is £98 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£98
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,483 reviews)
Fantastic location, great staff, and an amazing room. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

3 out of 5
1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
The price is £77 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£77
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,292 reviews)
A good location near the airport. Breakfast was sufficient. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Stayed two nights, 1 before my trip and 1 afterwards. First stay was fine but second stay wasn’t as good as the TV in my room kept turning itself on all night with the volume on. Couldn’t find the ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Moxy Edinburgh Airport
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,434 reviews)
Excellent location, clean room, lovely lobby, good staff

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (552 reviews)
Excellent. in all sense: clean, comfortable, easy check in and out. Want to remark Katherine warm and friendly attention and kindness at reception. Highly recomended.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Holyrood Aparthotel

Holyrood Aparthotel

4 out of 5
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,963 reviews)
Shops and restaurants are walking distance away.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Holyrood Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and a castle

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,009 reviews)

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Royal Mile

4.5/5(575 reviews)

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile
Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland

Princes Street

4.5/5(628 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Princes Street
Aerial view of Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh, VK

Murrayfield Stadium

4.5/5(181 reviews)

Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing.Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh Zoo showing land animals and zoo animals

Edinburgh Zoo

4.5/5(204 reviews)

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Edinburgh Zoo
Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.

Grassmarket

4.5/5(442 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Grassmarket

Things to do

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

£37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

£19
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

£45
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

£14
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

£32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
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Reviews of Penicuik

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
3
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Didn’t really venture into town. There for a visit to the Veterinary School

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Didn't really explore Pennicuik, just surrounding area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I found a nice walk around Penicuik on the internet.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

So good can't wait to book up again !

Cities near Penicuik

Calton Hill which includes a sunset, skyline and a city

Edinburgh

JR56XW A lovely summer view across the River Tweed towards Peebles, Scottish Borders

Peebles

The Watch House, Old Pentland Kirkyard. Where watch was kept to prevent grave robbing by the 'anatomists' - see 968090 for a bit more information.

Loanhead

West Hill Camp prehistoric site, Kirknewton, Northumberland. Early palisade trench then Iron Age rampart settlement then Romano-British. View to West

Kirknewton

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