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Find local shops, cafés, services and community updates all in one place. Shop Penicuik First helps residents and visitors discover the best of Penicuik while supporting local businesses and community life.

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Explore Penicuik’s local character, community spirit, heritage and surrounding countryside.

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Rooted in the local community

Shop Penicuik First celebrates the businesses, organisations and community groups helping Penicuik thrive.

20
min from Edinburgh
10,000
hectares of nearby Pentland Hills parkland
11
women remembered in the Penicuik Witch Trials Memorial
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Browse independent shops, gifts, essentials and local favourites in Penicuik.

Food & Drink

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Shop Penicuik First makes discovering local gems easy and enjoyable, connecting us all.
  • Ooh My Nails – ‘Excellent this was my first visit and I felt very comfortable Love my nails and will be returning’
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  • The Old Crown Inn – ‘We visit Penicuik twice a year for the weekend, love visiting this pub.  Great people, lovely staff, so friendly and wow they work heard.  Cheers guys see you soon
    Tracey & Clive

Penicuik Highlights

A town with community spirit, local history and plenty to discover.

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Rich papermaking heritage

Penicuik played an important role in Scotland’s paper industry in the 18th and 19th centuries.

A lively local events calendar

Penicuik enjoys a busy community calendar, with events organised by local groups, businesses and community organisations throughout the year.

Scenic walks and local attractions

Penicuik Estate, cycle paths, woodland routes and nearby beauty spots make it easy to explore the area outdoors.

Historic landmarks and stories

From the Cowan Institute to memorial sites and heritage trails, Penicuik has a strong sense of place and history.

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Discover local businesses, community groups, places to visit and ways to support Penicuik all in one place.

Shop Penicuik First is a community-focused platform that highlights local businesses, organisations, groups and places across Penicuik. It helps residents and visitors discover what the town has to offer while encouraging support for the local community.

Explore local shops, food and drink, beauty and grooming, services, community groups and places to stay across Penicuik.

Find independent businesses, community organisations and local initiatives that help make Penicuik a vibrant place to live, visit and support.

Use the site to discover places to shop, eat, explore and connect with the local community before your next visit to Penicuik.

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