Guidebook for Midlothian
Food Scene
Itihaas
17/19 Eskbank RdGreat food and good service
The Paper Mill
2-4 Westmill RdGood Food, atmoshere, live music at weekends.
The Sun Inn
Lothian BridgeGreat food!
The Kitchen at Restoration Yard
Book lunch or dinner in advance.
Parks & Nature
Lovely walks and a Wooden play park for up to 12 years
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I-Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateLovely walks and a Wooden play park for up to 12 years
Vogrie Country Park
Hiking trails, park for children, cafe.
Seacliff
Beautiful beach, take a picnic and stay the day!
A lovely very old building to view on outside (need to book a tour to go inside as it's now an adult college) but can stroll around the parkland & into the lovely woods which surround it.
Newbattle Abbey College Annexe Newbattle Road
A lovely very old building to view on outside (need to book a tour to go inside as it's now an adult college) but can stroll around the parkland & into the lovely woods which surround it.
Gullane Beach
Marine TerraceYellowcraigs Beach
Beautiful seaside town only 25 minutes from the house. Browse little shops, play a round of golf, take a swim in the sea, relax on the beach, visit the sea life centre, eat fresh lobster, go paddleboarding or wind surfing.
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North Berwick
Beautiful seaside town only 25 minutes from the house. Browse little shops, play a round of golf, take a swim in the sea, relax on the beach, visit the sea life centre, eat fresh lobster, go paddleboarding or wind surfing.
Shopping
Boutique style shop, books, cards, gifts, clothing, house items. Cafe and Restaurant.
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Restoration Yard Dalkeith
Boutique style shop, books, cards, gifts, clothing, house items. Cafe and Restaurant.
Unique collection of shops - Farm Food shop, Cafe, antiques, cashmere, furniture. A lovely place to have a look & panoramic views on the way!
Fenton Barns
Fenton BarnsUnique collection of shops - Farm Food shop, Cafe, antiques, cashmere, furniture. A lovely place to have a look & panoramic views on the way!
Sightseeing
Panoramic views, great history, a wonderful day out for the whole family!
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Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillPanoramic views, great history, a wonderful day out for the whole family!
Borthwick Castle
A day to explore!
Crichton Castle was used as a location in the 1995 film Rob Roy.
Legends say
To the south of the castle is a building that is said to be haunted by the ghost of William Crichton.
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Crichton Castle
Crichton Castle was used as a location in the 1995 film Rob Roy.
Legends say
To the south of the castle is a building that is said to be haunted by the ghost of William Crichton.
Essentials
Morrisons supermarket is just a walk through Kings Park, 5 mins from the house. Dry cleaning, shoe repairs, tailors, bus tickets available to purchase at newsagents RS McColl all in centre of Dalkeith.
Dalkeith
Morrisons supermarket is just a walk through Kings Park, 5 mins from the house. Dry cleaning, shoe repairs, tailors, bus tickets available to purchase at newsagents RS McColl all in centre of Dalkeith.
Large supermarket, 2 mins drive from the house with a Petrol Station too.
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Tesco Superstore
Bonnyrigg RoadLarge supermarket, 2 mins drive from the house with a Petrol Station too.
Scottish Tours from the House
Heart of Scotland Tours have comfortable mini buses to take groups to scenic spots throughout Scotland. Whether you'd like a day out to St Andrews or adventure in the Highlands or to track down ancestory they can accomodate your wishes. https://www.heartofscotlandtours.co.uk/
Or why not try a whisky trail with
https://www.scottishroutes.com/
No.3 Bus stop 2 min walk from the house, buses into Edinburgh centre every 10 mins Mon - Sat. Sun every half an hour.
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Eskbank station
No.3 Bus stop 2 min walk from the house, buses into Edinburgh centre every 10 mins Mon - Sat. Sun every half an hour.
Entertainment & Activities
5 min drive from the house, Dobbies Insect & Butterfly world for the whole family.
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Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
5 min drive from the house, Dobbies Insect & Butterfly world for the whole family.
Port Edgar Watersports
Fun courses - Wind surfing, sailing, paddlesports, yachting
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Archery, Falconry, Spa
I-Racecourse ye-Musselburgh
Linkfield RoadFun family day out at the races!
Iziko Lomuzi Wokuphuma Kwezwe
B1347Newbattle Golf Club Ltd
Abbey Road2 mins from the house
Great place for the kids to kick off steam. 5 mins drive from the house!
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Ryze Edinburgh - Xtreme Air Sports
23 Mayfield Industrial EstateGreat place for the kids to kick off steam. 5 mins drive from the house!