West Mains Crofts

Settlement in Midlothian

Scotland

West Mains Crofts

Road near Baad's Mill A straight road through conifer plantations. The Pate's Hill powerstation now dominates the view.
Road near Baad's Mill Credit: Richard Webb

West Mains Crofts is a rural area located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 14 miles southeast of Edinburgh, it is nestled between the towns of Loanhead and Roslin. The area is known for its picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and tranquil atmosphere.

The crofts in West Mains are characterized by their spacious and well-maintained properties, often surrounded by open fields and farmland. Many of the houses in this area are traditional stone-built cottages, which add to the charm and character of the community.

Residents of West Mains Crofts enjoy the benefits of both countryside living and easy access to urban amenities. The nearby town of Loanhead provides essential services, including shops, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. For further amenities, the city of Edinburgh is within a short drive or bus journey, offering a wide range of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to West Mains Crofts due to its proximity to the Pentland Hills Regional Park. This vast natural reserve is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. The park offers stunning panoramic views, diverse wildlife, and a variety of trails suitable for all levels of fitness.

West Mains Crofts is also known for its strong sense of community. Residents often participate in local events and activities organized by community groups, fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

In summary, West Mains Crofts provides an idyllic countryside setting, with a close-knit community, while still offering convenient access to nearby towns and the vibrant city of Edinburgh.

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West Mains Crofts Images

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Road near Baad's Mill A straight road through conifer plantations. The Pate's Hill powerstation now dominates the view.
Road near Baad's Mill
A straight road through conifer plantations. The Pate's Hill powerstation now dominates the view.
Woodland on Pearie Law Until the inevitable arrival of a wind farm, much of the higher land here is covered in conifers. Before the trees it was used for sheep rearing.
Woodland on Pearie Law
Until the inevitable arrival of a wind farm, much of the higher land here is covered in conifers. Before the trees it was used for sheep rearing.
Footpath sign, West Harwood The gate has been broken down. This is the start of one of the paths in young woodland.
Footpath sign, West Harwood
The gate has been broken down. This is the start of one of the paths in young woodland.
West Harwood woodland A young but maturing plantation.
West Harwood woodland
A young but maturing plantation.
Fire break in woodland on Pates' Hill Overgrown fire break in the woodland surrounding Pates' Hill Wind farm.
Fire break in woodland on Pates' Hill
Overgrown fire break in the woodland surrounding Pates' Hill Wind farm.
Pates Hill Wind Farm The control station and turbines 5, 6 and 7. The rain was just starting.
Pates Hill Wind Farm
The control station and turbines 5, 6 and 7. The rain was just starting.
Pates Hill Wind Farm information Information notice on the wall of the control station.
Pates Hill Wind Farm information
Information notice on the wall of the control station.
Pates Hill Wind Farm Turbines 7 and 6.
Pates Hill Wind Farm
Turbines 7 and 6.
Colliery spoil at Pates Hill Remains of the Harwood Colliery [1946-1959], being slowly colonised by trees and heather. At the entrance to Pates Hill Wind Farm.
Colliery spoil at Pates Hill
Remains of the Harwood Colliery [1946-1959], being slowly colonised by trees and heather. At the entrance to Pates Hill Wind Farm.
Colliery spoil [detail] Shale and stony material left from the activities of the Harwood Colliery at Pates Hill between 1946-1959 - a poor substrate for recolonisation. Now the site of Pates Hill Wind Farm.
Colliery spoil [detail]
Shale and stony material left from the activities of the Harwood Colliery at Pates Hill between 1946-1959 - a poor substrate for recolonisation. Now the site of Pates Hill Wind Farm.
Baad's Mill Not a humble mill anymore.  Pates Hill Wind Farm is beyond.
Baad's Mill
Not a humble mill anymore. Pates Hill Wind Farm is beyond.
Mossend Farm from the air West Harwood Crofts can be seen towards the top right of the photo. The buildings in the lower left corner are fairly recent and are not shown on the map.
Mossend Farm from the air
West Harwood Crofts can be seen towards the top right of the photo. The buildings in the lower left corner are fairly recent and are not shown on the map.
Rusha opencast coal mine from the air The works have increased in size since my previous photo one year earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3479934">NS9860 : Rusha Farm from the air</a>.
Rusha opencast coal mine from the air
The works have increased in size since my previous photo one year earlier NS9860 : Rusha Farm from the air.
Forestry near Baad's Mill With a replanted clearing.
Forestry near Baad's Mill
With a replanted clearing.
Plantation clearing Part of the forestry near Baad's Mill
Plantation clearing
Part of the forestry near Baad's Mill
Access road: Pate's Hill Wind Farm Very large tarmac area at junction with minor road
Access road: Pate's Hill Wind Farm
Very large tarmac area at junction with minor road
West Harwood from the air With West Calder in the distance.

Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.
West Harwood from the air
With West Calder in the distance. Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.
West Harwood from the air The ruin of Kipsyke <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/81470/kipsyke" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/81470/kipsyke">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> is visible on the right.
West Harwood from the air
The ruin of Kipsyke LinkExternal link is visible on the right.
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West Mains Crofts is located at Grid Ref: NS9960 (Lat: 55.830323, Lng: -3.6017399)

Unitary Authority: West Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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