City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Danderhall

Danderhall is a town in City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 2,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 museums. The must-see places are The Robin Chapel (3 km), Craigmillar Castle (3 km) and Dalkeith Palace (4 km).

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Danderhall, Scotland
Danderhall, City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Danderhall at a glance

Location
City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,770
Coordinates
55.9143° N, 3.1106° W
Places within 50 km
197 (197 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Danderhall

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Forts & heritage near Danderhall

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Danderhall. The closest is Craigmillar Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Danderhall

68 churches within 100 km of Danderhall. The closest is The Robin Chapel (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Danderhall

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Danderhall. The closest is Blackford Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Danderhall

23 museums within 100 km of Danderhall. The closest is The King's Gallery (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Danderhall

14 parks within 100 km of Danderhall. The closest is Newhailes House & Gardens (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Danderhall

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Danderhall. The closest is Inchkeith Lighthouse (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Danderhall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Danderhall
  2. 4 km Dalkeith Palace · palace, Northumberland
  3. 6 km Newhailes House & Gardens · garden, East Lothian
  4. 4 km The Robin Chapel · church, City of Edinburgh
  5. 2 km Duddingston Loch · lake, City of Edinburgh
  6. 2 km Craigmillar Castle · heritage site, City of Edinburgh
  7. 3 km Back to Danderhall

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From travellers near Danderhall

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How to reach Danderhall

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    Within 15 km of Danderhall

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Danderhall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage82122Craigmillar Castle (3 km)
    Churches4968The Robin Chapel (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1741Blackford Hill (7 km)
    Museums1723The King's Gallery (7 km)
    Parks1414Newhailes House & Gardens (5 km)
    Beaches & coast68Inchkeith Lighthouse (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Duddingston Loch (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Inveresk Lodge Garden (6 km)
    Treks35The Royal Mile (8 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls of Clyde (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Edinburgh Central Mosque (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (43 km)
    Other attractions01Isle of May Lighthouse (57 km)

    Danderhall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Danderhall?

    The Robin Chapel (church, about 3 km), Craigmillar Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Dalkeith Palace (palace, about 4 km), Newhailes House & Gardens (garden, about 5 km), Duddingston Loch (lake, about 5 km), Duddingston Kirk (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Danderhall?

    197 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Danderhall?

    Craigmillar Castle, about 3 km by road; Dalkeith Palace (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Danderhall?

    The Robin Chapel, about 3 km by road; Duddingston Kirk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Danderhall?

    Blackford Hill, about 7 km by road; Easter Craiglockhart Hill (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Danderhall?

    Start in Danderhall, visit Dalkeith Palace, then Newhailes House & Gardens, then The Robin Chapel, then Duddingston Loch, then Craigmillar Castle, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Danderhall?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Danderhall

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Danderhall’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Danderhall on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.