The Stables Guidebook
Sightseeing
The castle and the surrounding land was purchased by Alexander Callander before he bought Preston Hall. The Castle was gifted to Historic Scotland in the 1950’s and opened to the public. (Summer months only). Even when the castle is not open it is still a very nice walk.
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Crichton Castle
The castle and the surrounding land was purchased by Alexander Callander before he bought Preston Hall. The Castle was gifted to Historic Scotland in the 1950’s and opened to the public. (Summer months only). Even when the castle is not open it is still a very nice walk.
Tours and tastings at the distillery can be booked in advance. A great tour to experience a little Scottish history and to taste our local whiskey.
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Glenkinchie Distillery
Tours and tastings at the distillery can be booked in advance. A great tour to experience a little Scottish history and to taste our local whiskey.
Midlothian contains vast quantities of coal under its beautiful landscape and many of the small villages around here were built for coal miners. The museum gives a great insight into the area’s history.
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Midlothian contains vast quantities of coal under its beautiful landscape and many of the small villages around here were built for coal miners. The museum gives a great insight into the area’s history.
Arniston House
1 Arniston Home Farm CottagesA beautiful country house, where guided tours can be booked in advance.
There are a number of coal deposits across the area and indeed many villages and towns were built on coal mining. This museum provides a fascinating insight into the industry. Great for a rainy day.
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National Museum of Scotland
There are a number of coal deposits across the area and indeed many villages and towns were built on coal mining. This museum provides a fascinating insight into the industry. Great for a rainy day.
An outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircrafts, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board. Second World War themed family trail where you will learn about how the airfield was used by the Royal Airforce in 1944.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokuphuma Kwezwe
B1347An outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircrafts, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board. Second World War themed family trail where you will learn about how the airfield was used by the Royal Airforce in 1944.
A beautiful castle and country estate located in the Scottish Borders. They have a rich history and the castle is well worth a visit.
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Thirlestane Castle
A beautiful castle and country estate located in the Scottish Borders. They have a rich history and the castle is well worth a visit.
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Floors Castle & Gardens
Roxburgh StreetThe Castle is a great place to visit. Not only is it an impressive building with a rich history, but it also provides spectacular views over the rest of the city. Highly recommended if you have a few hours to spare.
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Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillThe Castle is a great place to visit. Not only is it an impressive building with a rich history, but it also provides spectacular views over the rest of the city. Highly recommended if you have a few hours to spare.
Holyrood is the Queen’s Edinburgh residence. Various tours and exhibitions are often available and can be booked on the website.
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CanongateHolyrood is the Queen’s Edinburgh residence. Various tours and exhibitions are often available and can be booked on the website.
Newhailes Estate
Jupiter Artland
Neighbourhoods
Haddington is our nearest market town. There is a local market on the last Saturday of each month selling local produce and seasonal goods.
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Haddington
Haddington is our nearest market town. There is a local market on the last Saturday of each month selling local produce and seasonal goods.
Activities
A brilliant way to spend a few days! If you are into water sports it is a must. Inland lake, wake boarding and over water obstacle course this is a fun day for all the family.
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Foxlake Adventures CIC
A brilliant way to spend a few days! If you are into water sports it is a must. Inland lake, wake boarding and over water obstacle course this is a fun day for all the family.
Camera Obscura claims to be Britain’s most fun attraction… we are not convinced. It is still a great place to visit and provides some incredible views.
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549 CastlehillCamera Obscura claims to be Britain’s most fun attraction… we are not convinced. It is still a great place to visit and provides some incredible views.
Beautiful gardens with an amazing collection of plants. It is not the largest botanical garden in the UK, but there is more than enough to fill a quiet afternoon. There are also a collection of bulbs that were gifted by the Callanders to the Botanics when they were replanting a large snowdrop bank.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens with an amazing collection of plants. It is not the largest botanical garden in the UK, but there is more than enough to fill a quiet afternoon. There are also a collection of bulbs that were gifted by the Callanders to the Botanics when they were replanting a large snowdrop bank.
Vogrie Country Park
Restoration Yard Dalkeith
Izoo yase-Edinburgh
134 Corstorphine RdWhitekirk Hill
A198Local Restaurants & Pubs
The Juniperlea Inn
The Kitchen at Restoration Yard
The goblin ha Hotel
Main StreetGreywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
MuirfieldBeaches
Gullane Beach
Marine TerraceYellowcraigs Beach
North Berwick
Tyninghame Beach
Relaxation
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Archerfield Links
Fletcher's Cottage spa
Whitekirk Hill
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Stobo Castle Health Spa