About Penicuik in Midlothian

Penicuik is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, lying on the west bank of the River North Esk. The town developed on the site of an old hill fort, which was occupied by the Romans and later by the Scots. It was an important market town in the medieval period, and became a burgh in 1404. The town's name comes from the Gaelic for "hill fort".

Penicuik has a long history dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain. The town is situated on the site of an old hill fort which was occupied by the Romans and later by the Scots. Penicuik was an important market town in the medieval period and became a burgh in 1404. The town's name comes from the Gaelic for "hill fort".

Penicuik is a picturesque town with a variety of shops and businesses. The town centre is home to a number of historic buildings including the Town House, which was built in 1761, and the Tolbooth, which dates from 1624. There are also a number of parks and green spaces in the town, including Penicuik House Gardens, which are home to a variety of rare plants and trees.

Penicuik is located just eight miles from Edinburgh, making it an ideal base for exploring the Scottish capital. There are good transport links to Edinburgh, with regular buses and trains running between the two towns.