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Location in Scottish BordersCarlops sits where the marker shows within the county.

18,942
Population
7,074
Households
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About Carlops

Carlops is a small village located in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland, within the EH26 postcode area. Situated in the valley of the River Tweed, it lies approximately 12 miles west of Galashiels and is known for its rural setting and proximity to the Southern Uplands. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the medieval period, and it was once a centre for lead mining and later for the production of slate. Today, Carlops is a quiet community with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern homes, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, with the nearby Carlops Forest and the Tweed Valley being popular destinations.

Local Data for Carlops

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Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Curriehill Train Station 7.9 miles
Kirknewton Train Station 8.1 miles
Livingston South Train Station 8.6 miles
Wester Hailes Train Station 9.2 miles
Kingsknowe Train Station 9.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

West Linton 2.6 miles Bogs Bank 3.2 miles Halmyre Mains 3.8 miles Silverburn 4 miles Leadburn 4.3 miles Damside 4.3 miles Romannobridge 4.3 miles Cornbank 4.8 miles Coates 4.8 miles Howgate 5.3 miles Kirkhill 5.3 miles Penicuik 5.3 miles

Local Government

District Midlothian
Ward Penicuik
Constituency Midlothian

Frequently Asked Questions about Carlops

What is the population of Carlops?
Carlops has a population of approximately 18,942 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Carlops?
Carlops is covered by the EH26 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Carlops?
The nearest railway station to Carlops is Curriehill Train Station, about 7.9 miles away.

Streets in EH26 30 shown View all streets

A6094 5 A701 5 A702 24 Alderbank 1 Ancrielaw 2 Anne Street 1 Arras Grove 1 Ash Lane 1 Avon Grove 2 B6372 1 Balfour Terrace 1 Bankmill View 1 Bavelaw Crescent 2 Beech Place 1 Begbie View 2 Bellerophon Drive 1 Bellman's Road 2 Belwood Crescent 1 Belwood Road 4 Bennet Way 6 Biggar Road 1 Birch Crescent 1 Birch Terrace 2 Blackhall Terrace 1 Blenheim Court 1 Bluebell Drive 3 Bog Road 3 Boyd-Orr Drive 3 Bracken Wynd 1 Braidlaw Park 1

Postcodes in EH26 50 shown View all postcodes

EH26 0AA EH26 0AB EH26 0AD EH26 0AE EH26 0AF EH26 0AG EH26 0AH EH26 0AJ EH26 0AL EH26 0AN EH26 0AP EH26 0AQ EH26 0AR EH26 0AS EH26 0AT EH26 0AU EH26 0AW EH26 0AX EH26 0AY EH26 0AZ EH26 0BA EH26 0BB EH26 0BD EH26 0BE EH26 0BF EH26 0BG EH26 0BH EH26 0BJ EH26 0BL EH26 0BN EH26 0BP EH26 0BQ EH26 0BS EH26 0BT EH26 0BU EH26 0BW EH26 0BY EH26 0DA EH26 0DB EH26 0DD EH26 0DE EH26 0DF EH26 0DG EH26 0DH EH26 0DJ EH26 0DL EH26 0DN EH26 0DP EH26 0DQ EH26 0DR