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Leadburn has an interesting history sited at the edge of Lothian and Borders where the railway stopped and before that the stagecoach to Moffat, it has great history and connectivity with a bus service to Edinburgh and the Borders and an easy to navigate road network.

Leadburn also has a moorland and fields with walks and views to the Pentlands and the Moorfoots. Our Trees are in full bloom in summer and mask this a little but the views are out there!

Our old railway line and surrounds are now naturalised and the old line is part of ‘The Leadburn Community Wood’ with walks, views and interest all the year round but this line has long been the crossroads where stage coaches of old stopped before heading for Moffat or Galashiels and the borders. Drovers used this route too, Rich history and natural moorland surround it. Today modern road links and transport are available to whisk you off quickly to North and Fife via The Forth Bridge, South by bus or car to the Borders or to the East Lothian coast. To the airport or in any direction you please to experience Scottish life. Our location is superb so there will be some traffic noise at times. However we promise you will hear the birdsong and relax!

Just down the road is the pretty conservation village of West Linton, in the foothills of the Pentland Hills, 15 miles south west of Edinburgh. The Burgh of West Linton is steeped in history. It is one of the oldest market settlements in Scotland and during the 17th century it was associated with silver and lead mining as well as stone carving. Visitors will find an interesting history trail round the village with which to enjoy and sight see the village. There is considerable evidence of pre-historic occupation in the area including one of the best preserved Bronze Age cairns in the country. In 1994 a Bronze Age cemetery was excavated at the Westerwater reservoir. One of the highlights of the village calendar is the Whipman. This traditional festival was founded in 1803 and is associated with the old horseman’s society.