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Things to see in Pencaitland (United Kingdom): 41 places and when to go
Pencaitland is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly History (18), Temples (7), Nature (7). The best known are Glenkinchie distillery, Borthwick Castle and Newbattle Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.891, -2.8901
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (18) · Temples (7) · Nature (7) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (4) · Beaches (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 31 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lammer Law, at 528 m.
What to see in Pencaitland
The places in and around Pencaitland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Glenkinchie distilleryWhisky distillery in Glenkinchie, East Lothian, Scotland, UK4 m
- Borthwick CastleCastle in Midlothian, Scotland, UK10 km
- Newbattle AbbeyAbbey in Midlothian, Scotland, UK11 km
- Fa'side CastleCastle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Hailes Castle14th c. Scottish castle16 km
- Crichton CastleArchaeological site in Midlothian, Scotland, UK8.5 km
- St Mary's Collegiate Church, HaddingtonChurch in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK10 km
- Aberlady BayBay on the north coast of East Lothian, Scotland, UK14 km
- Carberry TowerCastle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK8.6 km
- Hopetoun MonumentMonument in East Lothian, Scotland, UK11 km
- Arniston HouseCountry house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK14 km
- National Mining Museum ScotlandMining museum in Midlothian, Scotland11 km
- Preston Tower, East LothianCastle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Barnes CastleCastle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK13 km
- National Museum of FlightAerospace museum in East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom16 km
- Oxenfoord CastleCountry house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- Redhouse CastleRuined tower house castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK10 km
- Seton SandsBeach in East Lothian, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Skid HillHill in East Lothian, Scotland, UK12 km
- Soutra AisleHospital and church buildings, now ruinous, in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK8.4 km
- Crichton Collegiate ChurchChurch in Midlothian, Scotland, UK8.2 km
- Saltoun Parish ChurchChurch in East Lothian, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- Kilspindie CastleCastle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK13 km
- Prestongrange Parish ChurchChurch in East Lothian, Scotland, UK9.6 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Prestongrange Museum, Myreton Motor Museum
- Nature: Ormiston Yew, Dun Law, Lammer Law, Soutra Hill, Addinston Hill
- History: Yester Castle, Chesters Hill Fort, Stair Arms Hotel, Pathhead
- Temples: Yester Parish Church, Channelkirk Church, Tranent Parish Church
- Beaches: Gosford Sands, Gullane Sands, Longniddry Bents
- Hiking: John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)
When to go to Pencaitland
The best time to visit Pencaitland is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:19
- FebPossible9:17
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:53
- MayBest time16:01
- JunBest time17:16
- JulBest time16:45
- AugBest time14:50
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:53
- DecPossible6:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. In June, 41 of the 41 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pencaitland
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Edinburgh215 places21 km
- Cranshaws18 places25 km
- Peebles44 places32 km
- Galashiels23 places32 km
- Stichill17 places39 km
- the henge32 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pencaitland?
The best known: Glenkinchie distillery, Borthwick Castle, Newbattle Abbey, Fa'side Castle, Hailes Castle. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pencaitland?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44.
How do you get to Pencaitland?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pencaitland as the destination and these 41 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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