Eastfield

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Eastfield

River North Esk at Valleyfield, Penicuik Looking upstream where the river bends on its way alongside the housing development at Valleyfield, a former mill site. — River North Esk at Valleyfield, Penicuik Credit: Jim Barton

Eastfield is a small residential area located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately nine miles south of the city of Edinburgh, it forms part of the larger town of Dalkeith. The area is characterized by its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle.

The housing in Eastfield primarily consists of detached and semi-detached houses, with well-maintained gardens and ample parking spaces. The properties range in size and style, offering a mix of traditional and modern architecture. Many of the houses in the area have been built in recent years, contributing to the overall sense of freshness and modernity.

Eastfield benefits from its close proximity to a range of amenities. Within a short distance, residents can find local shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The area is also well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and the city center of Edinburgh.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of green spaces surrounding Eastfield. The area is blessed with several parks and open areas, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking. Nearby Vogrie Country Park, just a short drive away, offers even more extensive recreational opportunities, including woodland walks, a golf course, and a children's play area.

In conclusion, Eastfield is a charming residential area in Midlothian, offering a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to amenities and natural beauty. Its location makes it an attractive choice for those seeking a tranquil living environment while still being well-connected to the wider region.

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Eastfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.836189/-3.2168227 or Grid Reference NT2360. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River North Esk at Valleyfield, Penicuik

Looking upstream where the river bends on its way alongside the housing development at Valleyfield, a former mill site.

Jim Barton

Decorated space, path to Penicuik Estate

Brick steps and plant pots on the path by the North Esk from the A701 to Penicuik Estate grounds.

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Path by the North Esk, Penicuik

A path on the north side of the river to the surroundings of Penicuik House.

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Spear Gate Lodge, Penicuik Estate

A lodge house where one of the estate access roads meets the A766.

Jim Barton

Shopfront refurbishment, Penicuik High Street

The Penicuik Storehouse undergoing renovation as part of a programme to improve the appearance of shops in the town.

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Vaucluse Place, Penicuik

A block of flats in Jackson Street.

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Pen-y-Coe Press, Penicuik

A long-established stationery and printing shop with an adjoining museum of papermaking in Bridge Street. In the early 19th century Penicuik became an important centre for papermaking, with mills along the River North Esk.

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Parkend, Penicuik

A striking corner terrace by the architect Thomas Pilkington c. 1860. He also designed the nearby Penicuik South Kirk and terraced cottages in the mill village of Walkerburn - see NT3537 : Millworkers' cottages, Walkerburn.

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Demolition and rebuilding, Penicuik

Old premises on Bridge Street are being demolished and construction appears to be the next step. The flag is flying from the Belgian Consulate on the corner with West Street - see also NT2359 : Belgian Consulate, Penicuik.

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Papermaking Museum, Penicuik

The museum is next door to the Pen-y-Coe Press on Bridge Street. It is currently open on Saturday afternoons or at other times by arrangement for groups and entry is free. See the museum's website at Link

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Making paper by hand (1)

Visitors to the Papermaking Museum at Penicuik have a chance to help make a sheet of paper. Pulp is caught on a rectangular mesh and carefully removed and transferred to the screw press to squeeze out the excess water.

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Making paper by hand (2)

The process of making a sheet of paper from pulp being demonstrated at the Papermaking Museum, Penicuik. The sheet is being separated from its carrying cloth and is ready for drying.

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Printing press demonstration

A small press being demonstrated at the Papermaking Museum, Penicuik. The gear wheel carries the makers name 'Josiah Wade Ltd Halifax Eng.' It can be powered by a belt drive or, as here, by the treadle. Cases carrying the type letters can be seen to the right.

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South Kirk, Penicuik

The church has a very distinctive cylindrical tower, seen here from the small car park by the North Esk.

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Landslide area above the North Esk

A substantial landslip has left this bare area in the woods on the S bank of the North Esk. The Pentland Hills are in the background, Turnhouse Hill on the left.

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French PoWs Memorial at Valleyfield

A substantial monument built in 1830 to mark and commemorate the burial place of 309 French prisoners of war who died in captivity at Penicuik between 1811 and 1814. It was paid for by Alexander Cowan, owner of the Valleyfield Mill which was used as one of the 'prisoner depots' of the Napoleonic Wars and stood near the spot where the monument stands. A local watchmaker contributed five shillings, allowing the inscription to state that it had been erected by "certain inhabitants of this parish". Cowan was responsible for the inscribed sentiment that enjoins us to "Remember That All Men Are Brethren". NT2359 : French PoWs Memorial at Valleyfield

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French PoWs Memorial - English inscription

The Latin sentence is a quotation of the Roman poet Sannazarius, suggested by Sir Walter Scott: "Pleasing it is to lie at rest in one's own country, but all the world is a tomb."

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French PoWs Memorial - French inscription

The French poet, Alphonse de Lamartine, contributed the lines: "Born to bless the marriage vows of mothers growing old. Called away by Fate, To become lovers, loved, spouses and fathers, They died in exile."

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Eastfield is located at Grid Ref: NT2360 (Lat: 55.836189, Lng: -3.2168227)

Unitary Authority: Midlothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders