Cousland

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Cousland

A68 The Dalkeith bypass with its one layby. The overtaking lane is on a long climb. The collection of white buildings in the distance is Queen Margaret University with eastern Edinburgh to its left. — A68 Credit: Richard Webb

Cousland is a small village located in the county of Midlothian, in the southeastern part of Scotland. It is situated approximately 13 miles southeast of the capital city, Edinburgh. With a population of around 1,500 residents, the village maintains a close-knit and friendly community atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and scenic landscapes. It offers residents and visitors an abundance of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and walking. The nearby Cousland Woods and Dalkeith Country Park are popular destinations for nature lovers.

Cousland boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. The village has several historical landmarks, including the Cousland Smiddy, a restored blacksmith's workshop that now serves as a museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area's industrial past.

In terms of amenities, Cousland has a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a local convenience store that caters to the daily needs of residents. The village also has a strong sense of community spirit, with various social and recreational activities organized throughout the year.

Transportation links to Cousland are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to neighboring towns and cities. The nearby A68 road provides easy access to Edinburgh and other major destinations in the region.

Overall, Cousland is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle within close proximity to urban amenities.

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Cousland Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.903223/-2.997838 or Grid Reference NT3768. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A68

The Dalkeith bypass with its one layby. The overtaking lane is on a long climb. The collection of white buildings in the distance is Queen Margaret University with eastern Edinburgh to its left.

Richard Webb

Arable land, Airfield

Richard Webb

Site of Airfield Sawmill

Timber is still handled here but I suspect it is now some form of factory. The building on the left is marked as a colliery on old maps.

Richard Webb

Cousland from the air

The A68 Dalkeith Bypass road is in the foreground.

Thomas Nugent

Smeaton Shaw from the air

The recycling facility has greatly expanded over the years NT3668 : Former Smeaton Bing from the air. Carberry Tower House and estate can be seen in the background Link

Thomas Nugent

Beside the A6106

The old A68 descends towards Dalkeith. Here by the bypass it is possible that development could take place.

Richard Webb

Northfield Farm, Cousland

Working Farm in the pretty village of Cousland near Dalkeith, at nearly 500 feet above sea level it is very wintry on the roads hereabouts.

Adam Ward

Pylon 10

Pylon no.10 on the line from Smeaton substation to Torness power station. Curious that the pylons are numbered from substation to power station, though the power is going in opposite direction. Taken from the Pencaitland Railway Path near its west end. Another 2 power lines can be seen in this picture, each with a different vintage of pylons!

Adam Ward

L12 Pylon Detail

Close up from directly underneath pylon 10 seen here:- Link This pylon is an L12 style and D60 (I think) for the angle of deviation - they are mighty beasts to resist the resultant force from the conductors which tends to pull the whole thing over to the inside of the angle. The voltage is 400,000.

Adam Ward

Lay-by on the A68 near Dalkeith

Steven Brown

Road towards Fordel Dean

Steven Brown

Track, Carberry

Passing through fields surrounded by woodland.

Richard Webb

Joe's Path

Path through a tunnel of trees near Cousland named Joe's Path.

Adam Ward

Above Hadfast

Tiny hamlet of a few houses east of Cousland, beyond which is an RSPB reserve.

Adam Ward

Field at Cousland

Stubble field just east of Cousland. The tramlines left by farm machinery lead the eye to distant Traprain Law.

Adam Ward

Harvest fields from Carberry Hill

View from Queen Mary's Mount, Carberry Hill, across East Lothian farmland. Carberry Hill, near Cousland, is famous as the place where Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) surrendered to her Protestant Lords in 1567.

Kay Williams

New woodland

The valley of the Puddle Burn, below and south of Elphinstone is a mix of farmland, wetland and scrub. It is, like many abandoned industrial sites rich in wildlife. Here some new woodland has been planted.

Richard Webb