City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Roslin

Roslin is a town in City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,630 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 museums. The must-see places are Roslin Castle (1 km), Hawthornden Castle (2 km) and Oldwoodhouselee Castle (3 km).

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

Roslin at a glance

Location
City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,630
Coordinates
55.8575° N, 3.1690° W
Places within 50 km
194 (194 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 Roslin

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Forts & heritage near Roslin

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roslin. The closest is Roslin Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Roslin

62 churches within 100 km of Roslin. The closest is Reid Memorial Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roslin

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roslin. The closest is Carnethy Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Roslin

22 museums within 100 km of Roslin. The closest is National Museum of Scotland (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Roslin

16 parks within 100 km of Roslin. The closest is Bruntsfield Links (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Roslin

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Roslin. The closest is Inchkeith Lighthouse (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Roslin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roslin
  2. 2 km Hawthornden Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  3. 2 km Roslin Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 3 km Oldwoodhouselee Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  5. 6 km Penicuik House · heritage site, Midlothian
  6. 6 km Glencorse Reservoir · reservoir, Midlothian
  7. 7 km Back to Roslin

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    Within 15 km of Roslin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roslin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage74118Roslin Castle (1 km)
    Churches4962Reid Memorial Church (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2151Carnethy Hill (8 km)
    Museums1922National Museum of Scotland (13 km)
    Parks1416Bruntsfield Links (12 km)
    Beaches & coast67Inchkeith Lighthouse (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Glencorse Reservoir (7 km)
    Treks25The Royal Mile (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Inveresk Lodge Garden (14 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls of Clyde (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Edinburgh Central Mosque (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (48 km)
    Other attractions01Isle of May Lighthouse (66 km)

    Roslin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roslin?

    Roslin Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Hawthornden Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Oldwoodhouselee Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Glencorse Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km), Penicuik House (heritage site, about 8 km), Carnethy Hill (hill, about 8 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Roslin?

    Roslin Castle, about 1 km by road; Hawthornden Castle (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Roslin?

    Reid Memorial Church, about 10 km by road; Colinton Parish Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Roslin?

    Carnethy Hill, about 8 km by road; Blackford Hill (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roslin?

    Start in Roslin, visit Hawthornden Castle, then Roslin Castle, then Oldwoodhouselee Castle, then Penicuik House, then Glencorse Reservoir, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roslin?

    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 Roslin

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