EH26 0BY postcode in Midlothian, Scotland
EH26 0BY is a postcode in Midlothian, in the Penicuik ward. It is in the Midlothian parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since November 2017.
Where EH26 0BY is, and what is near it
- EH26 0BY
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 3 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8439, longitude -3.2261)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EH26 0BY?
- MidlothianCouncil Midlothian: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Midlothian for 2026‑27: £1,816. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- MidlothianParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Kirsty McNeill (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Kirsty McNeill
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at EH26 0BY?
Every home and business at EH26 0BY can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at EH26 0BY?
BinDayBuddy does not read Midlothian Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Midlothian Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to EH26 0BY?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EH26 0BY is Curriehill Rail Station, 8.6 km away in a straight line.
- Curriehill Rail Station Railway station 8.6 kmDrive
- Wester Hailes Rail Station Railway station 8.6 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Bluebell Drive, 250 m away.
More stations near EH26 0BY, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EH26 0BY?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH26 0BY, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Eastfield Medical Practice Phone 01968 675576 1.0 kmWalk
- Penicuik Medical Practice Phone 01968 672612 1.8 kmCycle
- Roslin Medical Practice Phone 0131 440 2043 3.5 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near EH26 0BY?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EH26 0BY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- eVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 700 mWalk
- Connekt Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EH26 0BY?
The nearest to the centre of EH26 0BY, in a straight line.
- 91a John Street 1.6 kmCycle
- Penicuik Dental Centre 1.9 kmCycle
- 16 Bridge Street 2.2 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EH26 0BY?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH26 0BY, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- L Rowland & Co (Retail), 22 Edinburgh Road Phone 01968 676868 950 mWalk
- Cromarty Healthcare, 44a John Street Phone 01968 673633 1.8 kmCycle
- L. Rowland & Co (Retail), 27 John Street Phone 01968 673939 1.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near EH26 0BY?
The nearest vets to the centre of EH26 0BY on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Carnethy Veterinary Clinic 1.3 kmCycle
- Gordon Vets 2.0 kmCycle
- Hospital for Small Animals Phone +44 131 650 7650 2.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for EH26 0BY
- Ward
- Penicuik
- Country
- Scotland
- Rural or urban
- Accessible Rural
- In use since
- November 2017
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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