Eskgrove

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Eskgrove

Road from Dalhousie Chesters — Road from Dalhousie Chesters Credit: Richard Webb

Eskgrove is a small village located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Esk, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and scenic setting.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. It is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, reflecting the traditional Scottish hospitality. Eskgrove's residents take pride in their village and work together to maintain its charm and beauty.

The architecture in Eskgrove is predominantly traditional, with a mix of historic stone buildings and newer developments. The village has a small but convenient range of amenities, including a local shop, a post office, and a primary school, making it an ideal place for families. For additional services and amenities, the larger town of Dalkeith is just a short drive away.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Eskgrove, with its proximity to the beautiful Scottish countryside. The River Esk offers opportunities for fishing and boating, while the surrounding hills and woodlands provide ample space for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Eskgrove has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The village also benefits from its proximity to the A1 road, making it easily accessible for those commuting to Edinburgh or other parts of Scotland.

Overall, Eskgrove is a charming and idyllic village, offering a quiet and peaceful lifestyle in a beautiful Scottish setting.

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Eskgrove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.872911/-3.1362537 or Grid Reference NT2965. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road from Dalhousie Chesters

Road from Dalhousie Chesters

Auld Coal Terrace New houses seen from Burnbank Park, the site of Polton Colliery. The Pittendriech Burn flows under the park through a culvert.

Auld Coal Terrace

New houses seen from Burnbank Park, the site of Polton Colliery. The Pittendriech Burn flows under the park through a culvert.

Burn under Burnbank Park The Pittendriech Burn runs through a culvert under a park built with colliery waste.

Burn under Burnbank Park

The Pittendriech Burn runs through a culvert under a park built with colliery waste.

Bridge over the Pittendriech Burn New houses on the edge of Bonnyrigg. The burn runs under the colliery waste of Burnbank Park.

Bridge over the Pittendriech Burn

New houses on the edge of Bonnyrigg. The burn runs under the colliery waste of Burnbank Park.

Path beside the Pittendriech Burn An icy path heading for nowhere - well a very muddy informal path into Little Wood. The message is clear - more houses to come.

Path beside the Pittendriech Burn

An icy path heading for nowhere - well a very muddy informal path into Little Wood. The message is clear - more houses to come.

Building in Little Wood The current edge of Bonnyrigg. There was once a reservoir in the wood, presumably connected with the nearby Polton Colliery.

Building in Little Wood

The current edge of Bonnyrigg. There was once a reservoir in the wood, presumably connected with the nearby Polton Colliery.

Field near Dalhousie Chesters Very much in the sights of the developers.

Field near Dalhousie Chesters

Very much in the sights of the developers.

Field near Dalhousie Chesters Very much in the sights of the developers.

Field near Dalhousie Chesters

Very much in the sights of the developers.

Field near Dalhousie Chesters One of the surviving fields within the Bonnyrigg Distributor Road. For now.

Field near Dalhousie Chesters

One of the surviving fields within the Bonnyrigg Distributor Road. For now.

Track, Dalhousie Chesters Almost certain to be developed for housing.

Track, Dalhousie Chesters

Almost certain to be developed for housing.

Track, Dalhousie Chesters With boreholes nearby, it appears that this will one day be built up.

Track, Dalhousie Chesters

With boreholes nearby, it appears that this will one day be built up.

Winter cereals, Dalhousie Chesters Field on the edge of Bonnyrigg and within the distribution road so no doubt in the sights of the developers during this period of rapid urbanisation.

Winter cereals, Dalhousie Chesters

Field on the edge of Bonnyrigg and within the distribution road so no doubt in the sights of the developers during this period of rapid urbanisation.

Path, Bonnyrigg To the Auld Coal residential streets recently built to the south.

Path, Bonnyrigg

To the Auld Coal residential streets recently built to the south.

Penicuik to Musselburgh Path

Penicuik to Musselburgh Path

Danger! The tar changed colour! Because the Heras did not block the road many people braved the hazardous colour. (A section was resurfaced and the signs had not been fully removed)

Danger!

The tar changed colour! Because the Heras did not block the road many people braved the hazardous colour. (A section was resurfaced and the signs had not been fully removed)

Castell Maynes Crescent New houses by the rails to trails path, Bonnyrigg.

Castell Maynes Crescent

New houses by the rails to trails path, Bonnyrigg.

Penicuik to Musselburgh Path Passing Castell Maynes Crescent.

Penicuik to Musselburgh Path

Passing Castell Maynes Crescent.

Field, Dalhousie Chesters For how much longer? There are boreholes and it is within a bypass.

Field, Dalhousie Chesters

For how much longer? There are boreholes and it is within a bypass.

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Eskgrove is located at Grid Ref: NT2965 (Lat: 55.872911, Lng: -3.1362537)

Unitary Authority: Midlothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.872911,-3.1362537

Waterway: weir

Lat/Long: 55.8718974/-3.1378164

Post Box

Mapillary: 163748885682446

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Type: private

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: EH18 71

Lat/Long: 55.8711011/-3.1368797

Historic: memorial

Memorial: war_memorial

Lat/Long: 55.8714833/-3.1388893

Polton

Whitewater: egress

Lat/Long: 55.8713377/-3.1385536

Springfield Mill

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.8708328/-3.138272

Barrier: bollard

Lat/Long: 55.8708163/-3.1384788

Roman Fort

Historic: archaeological_site

Source: Survey

Lat/Long: 55.8734843/-3.1404489

Mavisbank

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.87335/-3.13563

Bench

Lat/Long: 55.8759564/-3.1323253

Traffic Calming: cushion

Lat/Long: 55.8699898/-3.1306315

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 55.8700483/-3.1308355

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 55.8703743/-3.1303659

Location: outdoor

Power: substation

Substation: minor_distribution

Lat/Long: 55.8706813/-3.129458

Traffic Calming: cushion

Lat/Long: 55.8710092/-3.1293906

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 55.8710664/-3.1291987

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