Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Carlops within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Carlops, vil., Linton par., NW. Peebles-shire, on river North Esk, 14 miles SW. of Edinburgh; P.O.; has coal mining and limestone quarrying. A little NW. is Carlops Hill, alt. 1490 ft.