Business ambassadors raise new Midlothian Food and Drink 'banner' at Good Food Show in Glasgow With an open invitation to 'Taste the difference with Midlothian Food and Drink' this 'brand-new' logo is aimed at boosting trade for local businesses and encouraging inward tourism to the county. |
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Outstanding example of 15th century gothic architecture. Famed for the beauty of its carvings and the aura of mystery and magic that surround them. The famous apprentice pillar, green men and others make Rosslyn a must for any visitor. more
Set in the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery on the A7 at Newtongrange, this five star visitor attraction, recently voted Scotland's Most Treasured Place, houses the story of coal for Scotland. Visitors can discover the miners' way of life ... more
Midlothian based Alba Ballooning offers hot air balloon flights near Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh and its surrounding picturesque Lothian and northern Scottish Borders countryside and additionally over the scenic region of Kinrosshire, Perthshire ... more
Stately home to the Dundas family since 1571. A William Adam palladian style mansion house with scottish portraiture, period contents and fine stucco work among other fascinating contents. more
Bonnyrigg Leisure Centre offers an excellent range of facilities including a leisure pool with flume, sauna and spa pool, large multi-use hall, Tonezone Gym, outdoor five-a-side football pitches and softplay area.
And the Tonezone at Bonnyrigg ... more
On site nowadays there are four main areas of interest:
1. The 18th century Smiddy
The Smiddy is a treasure trove of old tools and agricultural and metal working artefacts, but there is not enough room to show all of them. There ... more
A hidden gem
Crichton Castle stands tucked away out of sight, on a terrace overlooking the River Tyne in Midlothian. It was a noble residence for some 200 years, from the late 14th century through to the close of the 16th century. It was ... more
A ranger service operates at Dalkeith to help people enjoy the beauties of the countryside and the work of a country estate. Guided walks, talks and special school activities are available year round by arrangement. Topics include forestry, wildlife, ... more
Experience a large indoor rainforest with free-flying exotic butterflies, a marching leaf cutter ant parade, lizards, giant snakes, poisonous frogs, locusts and glow-in-the-dark scorpions. Daily animal handling sessions at 12 noon and 3pm and fish feeding ... more
Visit one of Edinburgh's most intriguing and enigmatic sites. Gilmerton Cove is a series of underground chambers and passageways hewn from the solid rock hidden beneath the streets of Gilmerton on the South side of the City. Disputed origins range from ... more
Gorebridge Leisure Centre provides a versatile range of facilities including a three court sports hall, two multi-purpose halls and a state of the art Tonezone Gym. more
Loanhead Leisure Centre provides an excellent range of facilities including a 25m swimming pool and toddler swimming pool, hydro suite with spa and steam room, outdoor artificial pitches for football and tennis and a fully equipped Tonezone Gym. more
9 hole pay and play golf course.
Floodlit all weather golf range with automatic pop up powertees (the first in the lothians). Practice putting green and practice bunker.
Golf shop for ladies, gents and juniors. PGA tuition ... more
Europe's longest and most challenging artificial ski slope. Two main slopes, two nursery slopes and fun slope are all floodlit and have something to offer every standard of skier, boarder or blader. Equipment provided. Qualified team of instructors. Since ... more
Steeped in Scottish history, discover Newbattle Abbey’s fascinating story, spanning nine centuries, in just one tour. Travel back in time to the 12th century and learn about this enigmatic house’s links with Mary, Queen of Scots, Rosslyn Chapel and the ... more
Penicuik Community Arts Association began in 1977 in Penicuik, a town ten miles south of Edinburgh which is overlooked by the Pentland Hills.
Over the years we have built up a permanent home at 2 and 4 West Street, in the heart of Penicuik. ... more
A living, working landscape, which offers great opportunities t experience and enjoy the outdoors. With over 100km of paths, there is space toescape, relax or be invigorated. Walking, biking and horse-riding as well as fishing and orienteering are all ... more
Roslin Glen is a wooded Glen with walks following the River North Esk. It is a beautiful and peaceful spot, on the site of a former gunpowder factory. Many of the magazines (gunpowder stores) still stand, as well as some of the old mill buildings. Aside ... more
Half and full day tours offered daily visiting Rosslyn Chapel and other enigmatic sites with local guide specializing in Knights Templar and Freemasonry. more
Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve is a small wildlife haven, set amid rolling farmland, and located close to Loanhead and the Straiton Retail Park. Designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1991, this hidden gem is a fine example of industrial land reclaimed ... more
