Lennie

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

Lennie

Ryanair aircraft at Edinburgh Airport Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft with registration EI-GXN at Gate 18,preparing to depart for Prague. 

See the reverse view from the aircraft steps <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7693369">NT1573 : Airside at Edinburgh Airport</a>.
Ryanair aircraft at Edinburgh Airport Credit: Thomas Nugent

Lennie is a small village located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles south of Edinburgh, it is a peaceful and picturesque area surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside.

With a population of around 500 residents, Lennie has a close-knit community that is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it an ideal place for those seeking a slower pace of living.

The village is home to a number of historical landmarks, including Lennie Castle, a well-preserved 16th-century tower house. This impressive structure attracts visitors from near and far, who come to admire its architecture and learn about its rich history. Additionally, there are several other historic buildings and monuments scattered throughout the village, adding to its charm and character.

Lennie also benefits from its proximity to the larger town of Dalkeith, where residents can find a wider range of amenities including shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The area is well-connected by public transportation, making it easy to access the nearby cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Lennie offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The nearby Pentland Hills Regional Park is a popular spot for outdoor activities, with its scenic trails and stunning panoramic views.

In conclusion, Lennie is a tranquil village in Midlothian, Scotland, known for its friendly community and beautiful surroundings. With its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and close proximity to larger towns and cities, it is an appealing place to live or visit.

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Lennie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.956668/-3.3373485 or Grid Reference NT1674. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ryanair aircraft at Edinburgh Airport Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft with registration EI-GXN at Gate 18,preparing to depart for Prague. 

See the reverse view from the aircraft steps <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7693369">NT1573 : Airside at Edinburgh Airport</a>.
Ryanair aircraft at Edinburgh Airport
Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft with registration EI-GXN at Gate 18,preparing to depart for Prague. See the reverse view from the aircraft steps NT1573 : Airside at Edinburgh Airport.
Airside at Edinburgh Airport Looking towards Gate 18 from a Prague bound aircraft. 

See the reverse view from the gate <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7693361">NT1573 : Ryanair aircraft at Edinburgh Airport</a>.
Airside at Edinburgh Airport
Looking towards Gate 18 from a Prague bound aircraft. See the reverse view from the gate NT1573 : Ryanair aircraft at Edinburgh Airport.
Cammo Once a big house, it is now a ruin, the grounds reverting to wild woodland with some fine specimen trees. The estate is managed as a park by the city council.
Cammo
Once a big house, it is now a ruin, the grounds reverting to wild woodland with some fine specimen trees. The estate is managed as a park by the city council.
RAF Turnhouse Recently closed RAF base by Edinburgh Airport. To be redeveloped as industrial units. Taken through the fence right up against the grid line.
RAF Turnhouse
Recently closed RAF base by Edinburgh Airport. To be redeveloped as industrial units. Taken through the fence right up against the grid line.
In case Biggles is lost. Helpful writing on a bungalow near the old Turnhouse base/Edinburgh Airport. The house/hedge is on the old A9, which was severed when Edinburgh Airport's main runway was built.
In case Biggles is lost.
Helpful writing on a bungalow near the old Turnhouse base/Edinburgh Airport. The house/hedge is on the old A9, which was severed when Edinburgh Airport's main runway was built.
River Almond Rapids seen from Grotto Bridge. The exciting nature of the Almond is well hidden in a wooded gorge.
River Almond
Rapids seen from Grotto Bridge. The exciting nature of the Almond is well hidden in a wooded gorge.
Giant Hogweed. The Almond is cursed with all of the big three invasive alien plants. Here is an example of the Giant Hogweed, notorious for the effect its sap has on skin, sensitising it to ultraviolet light. A garden escapee, native to the Crimea.
Giant Hogweed.
The Almond is cursed with all of the big three invasive alien plants. Here is an example of the Giant Hogweed, notorious for the effect its sap has on skin, sensitising it to ultraviolet light. A garden escapee, native to the Crimea.
Sandmartin colony Sand martin holes in the bank of the Almond. These small members of the swallow family nest in burrows up to a metre long.
Sandmartin colony
Sand martin holes in the bank of the Almond. These small members of the swallow family nest in burrows up to a metre long.
Clove Craig The split hill of Clove Craig over the River Almond and arable farmland. The craggy gap carries the Kirkliston-Cramond road.
Clove Craig
The split hill of Clove Craig over the River Almond and arable farmland. The craggy gap carries the Kirkliston-Cramond road.
New control tower and runway Edinburgh Airport
New control tower and runway Edinburgh Airport
Runway 24 Edinburgh Airport
Runway 24 Edinburgh Airport
Meadowfield Old farm buildings in a field of spring sown wheat. A thin strip of farmland, Edinburgh is expanding westward and there is pressure to expand the airport. If the city bypass is ever completed, it will run through this area.
Meadowfield
Old farm buildings in a field of spring sown wheat. A thin strip of farmland, Edinburgh is expanding westward and there is pressure to expand the airport. If the city bypass is ever completed, it will run through this area.
EDI Cargo terminal, Turnhouse. Air cargo terminal near the old RAF base at Edinburgh Airport.
EDI Cargo terminal, Turnhouse.
Air cargo terminal near the old RAF base at Edinburgh Airport.
New Burnshot Dalmeny Estate, a mixture of farmland and woods.
New Burnshot
Dalmeny Estate, a mixture of farmland and woods.
Cammo Tower This tower which can be easily seen from the Maybury Road was a water tower for Cammo House. A wind driven pump would fill a cistern near the top and gravity would provide the mansion with water.
Cammo Tower
This tower which can be easily seen from the Maybury Road was a water tower for Cammo House. A wind driven pump would fill a cistern near the top and gravity would provide the mansion with water.
Approach lights, Edinburgh Airport. At the eastern end of the runway.
Approach lights, Edinburgh Airport.
At the eastern end of the runway.
Shelties The field is in the square, the pony's nose is somewhere near the edge.
Shelties
The field is in the square, the pony's nose is somewhere near the edge.
Dowies Mill weir
Dowies Mill weir
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Lennie is located at Grid Ref: NT1674 (Lat: 55.956668, Lng: -3.3373485)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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///term.descended.miss. Near Ratho Station, Edinburgh

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