EH26 9LG postcode in Midlothian, Scotland

EH26 9LG 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 January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at EH26 9LG can get it Across Midlothian: 93% Nearest station Curriehill 8.3 km in a straight line MP Kirsty McNeill Labour (Co-op), Midlothian Council Midlothian Bins, council tax and planning

Where EH26 9LG is, and what is near it

Map of EH26 9LG and what is near it Map of EH26 9LG: its centre point, with the 124 other postcodes in the EH26 9 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. EH26 9AG: also in EH26 9EH26 9AH: also in EH26 9EH26 9AJ: also in EH26 9EH26 9AQ: also in EH26 9EH26 9HE: also in EH26 9EH26 9HF: also in EH26 9EH26 9HG: also in EH26 9EH26 9HJ: also in EH26 9EH26 9HQ: also in EH26 9EH26 9JD: also in EH26 9EH26 9JE: also in EH26 9EH26 9JF: also in EH26 9EH26 9JG: also in EH26 9EH26 9JH: also in EH26 9EH26 9JJ: also in EH26 9EH26 9JL: also in EH26 9EH26 9JN: also in EH26 9EH26 9JP: also in EH26 9EH26 9JQ: also in EH26 9EH26 9JR: also in EH26 9EH26 9JS: also in EH26 9EH26 9JT: also in EH26 9EH26 9JU: also in EH26 9EH26 9JW: also in EH26 9EH26 9LE: also in EH26 9EH26 9LF: also in EH26 9 GP 2.2 kmGP 2.3 kmGP 5.4 kmCurriehill station 8.3 kmPenicuik EH26 9LG Map of EH26 9LG and what is near it Map of EH26 9LG: its centre point, with the 124 other postcodes in the EH26 9 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 2.2 kmGP 5.4 kmWester Hailes station 8.9 kmPenicuik EH26 9LG
  • EH26 9LG
  • Other postcodes in EH26 9: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 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 55.8358, longitude -3.2538)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after EH26 9LG?

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 9LG?

None of the homes and businesses at EH26 9LG can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

EH26 9LG 0% Midlothian 93%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

EH26 9LG 0% Midlothian 99%
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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 9LG?

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 days

Source: 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 9LG?

The nearest railway station to the centre of EH26 9LG is Curriehill Rail Station, 8.3 km away in a straight line.

  • Curriehill Rail Station Railway station 8.3 kmDrive
  • Wester Hailes Rail Station Railway station 8.9 kmDrive

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.

More stations near EH26 9LG, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near EH26 9LG?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of EH26 9LG, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 9LG?

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of EH26 9LG, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • eVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 2.6 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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near EH26 9LG?

The nearest to the centre of EH26 9LG, in a straight line.

  • 91a John Street 2.0 kmCycle
  • Penicuik Dental Centre 2.3 kmCycle
  • 16 Bridge Street 2.4 kmCycle

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near EH26 9LG?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EH26 9LG, 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 2.1 kmCycle
  • Cromarty Healthcare, 44a John Street Phone 01968 673633 2.2 kmCycle
  • L. Rowland & Co (Retail), 27 John Street Phone 01968 673939 2.2 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 9LG?

The nearest vets to the centre of EH26 9LG on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 9LG

Ward
Penicuik
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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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.

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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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