Parkend is between 22 and 28 Bridge Street. The top of the arch is carved ‘Parkend’ but it is not obvious. Number 3 is through the second arch. The keys will be in a key box next to the door, so you can arrive at any time and make yourself at home. Directions can be provided if required. Penicuik was historically well known for its paper mills. The apartment is in Park End a building designed by architect Thomas Frederick Pilkerton in 1862. It became known as the Nunnery, as it was used to house young female employees of the mills and is a building of historic interest. Comments left by previous guests: Lovely peaceful place! Lovely apartment, great location. Very comfortable. Lovely cozy house. Very impressed with the apartment. Would certainly stay here again and would recommend the apartment to friends. Your apartment is so lovely. We felt at home. The apartment was great! We really loved this place and felt like we would be at home. If we’ll come back to Scotland we will definitely come back to your apartment. We will recommend it to everyone we know and want to come to visit this magical and unique country.

The owners of the property are Darrin and Sheena Borthwick. They live locally and if there is anything you need to know, or if there is anything they can do, just ask, they’d be happy to help. Comments left by previous guests: We had everything we needed. The bar has been set very high! The owners have thought of everything. Everything we needed was supplied You’ve supplied us with everything that we needed.

Penicuik is an ideal base for a visit to Edinburgh, The Borders and the southeast of Scotland. It is 10 miles south of, and a 25-minute drive from, Edinburgh city centre with an excellent 24/7 bus service including a Park and Ride 5 mile away at Straiton. The Pentland Hills Regional Park, Rosslyn Chapel and Glencourse Golf Club are a short distance away. Penicuik is also 3 miles north of the Borders Region presenting you with an opportunity for a diverse holiday experience. Mountain bike trails, the Abbey trail and the Peebles and the Tweed Valley Forest Park are a few attractions within easy reach. With the city bypass 5 miles away, central Scotland, Fife and East Lothian are potential day trips. Comments left by previous guests: Ever so handy for visits to the Borders and great access to Edinburgh. Well situated for Edinburgh and also for exploring further afield. Penicuik, Edinburgh, the mountains, the sea, what a beautiful region. Scotland is a wonderful country We will recommend it to everyone we know and want to come to visit this magical and unique country.