Sarah’s Guidebook - Kingsfield Drive

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Sarah’s Guidebook - Kingsfield Drive

Activity

Great for families - There's some lovely walks and places to picnic as an alternative to spending money at Fort Douglas and Go Ape https://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk
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Parque Nacional de Dalkeith
Via King's Gate
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Great for families - There's some lovely walks and places to picnic as an alternative to spending money at Fort Douglas and Go Ape https://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk
Well organised free events as well as the paid tours. Lovely little cafe and within walking distance of the property
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Museo Nacional de Minería de Escocia
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Well organised free events as well as the paid tours. Lovely little cafe and within walking distance of the property
local trampoline centre https://www.ryze.co.uk
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Ryze Edinburgh - Xtreme Air Sports
23 Mayfield Industrial Estate
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local trampoline centre https://www.ryze.co.uk
Great on a wet day - https://www.saltirecentre.co.uk/soft-play/
Saltire Soft Play & Saltire Soccer Centre
Great on a wet day - https://www.saltirecentre.co.uk/soft-play/
Lovely walk through the grounds and the birds of prey are always on display. at the falconry. Additional paid activities such as archery can be book through their website https://www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
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Lovely walk through the grounds and the birds of prey are always on display. at the falconry. Additional paid activities such as archery can be book through their website https://www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk
As members of Dalmahoy https://www.dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk the host can arrange a tee off time, contact the host to for costs. Local rounds can be arranged through King Acre https://www.kings-acregolf.com and Newbattle http://www.newbattlegolfclub.com
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
As members of Dalmahoy https://www.dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk the host can arrange a tee off time, contact the host to for costs. Local rounds can be arranged through King Acre https://www.kings-acregolf.com and Newbattle http://www.newbattlegolfclub.com
Walks - there are some lovely walks for all abilities. Click this link to find out more - https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/downloads/download/29/walking_routes
Midlothian
Walks - there are some lovely walks for all abilities. Click this link to find out more - https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/downloads/download/29/walking_routes

City/town information

There’s lots to see and do in Edinburgh. This website is useful to see what events are on planned on particular days - https://www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk. If you’re visiting in August we would recommend downloading the ‘Edinburgh Fringe’ App to narrow your search which helps when there are thousands of acts!
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Edinburgh
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There’s lots to see and do in Edinburgh. This website is useful to see what events are on planned on particular days - https://www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk. If you’re visiting in August we would recommend downloading the ‘Edinburgh Fringe’ App to narrow your search which helps when there are thousands of acts!

Food scene

Sun Inn - https://thesuninnedinburgh.co.uk Award winning gusto pub where all food options are available from coffee and cake to 3 course a la carte menu. Quality food and a nice atmosphere that’s family and dog friendly. Lovely river walk to Newbattle Abbey College at the back of the pub to walk off the carb overload - Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Rr8MMz3vFFKVXSxe7 notes the route as 1 miles one way. To start the walk turn right out of the car park, walk over the bridge and immediately turn right which leads you to an off road path.
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The Sun Inn
Lothian Bridge
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Sun Inn - https://thesuninnedinburgh.co.uk Award winning gusto pub where all food options are available from coffee and cake to 3 course a la carte menu. Quality food and a nice atmosphere that’s family and dog friendly. Lovely river walk to Newbattle Abbey College at the back of the pub to walk off the carb overload - Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Rr8MMz3vFFKVXSxe7 notes the route as 1 miles one way. To start the walk turn right out of the car park, walk over the bridge and immediately turn right which leads you to an off road path.
The Dean Tavern - https://www.deantavern.co.uk/food A community pub which operates a 'Gothenburg system' where profits are given back to the community. The pub was at the centre of the mining community and dates back to 1910.
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The Dean Tavern
80 Main St
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The Dean Tavern - https://www.deantavern.co.uk/food A community pub which operates a 'Gothenburg system' where profits are given back to the community. The pub was at the centre of the mining community and dates back to 1910.
Mining Museum - https://nationalminingmuseum.com/coal-shed-cafe/ Even if you’re not visiting the museum the cafe is reasonably prices and good for a hot chocolate or breakfast. We find it ideal for Sunday breakfast when we want an easy walk with the kids. At certain times of the year they museum holds special event (some are free) - booking is necessary. There’s a wee outdoor play area too.
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Museo Nacional de Minería de Escocia
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Mining Museum - https://nationalminingmuseum.com/coal-shed-cafe/ Even if you’re not visiting the museum the cafe is reasonably prices and good for a hot chocolate or breakfast. We find it ideal for Sunday breakfast when we want an easy walk with the kids. At certain times of the year they museum holds special event (some are free) - booking is necessary. There’s a wee outdoor play area too.
Kaya’s Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/Kayas-Cafe-Bistro-406899909411833/ A friendly, well priced community cafe, located in the village and near local amenities - park, Coop, library
Kaya’s Cafe Bistro
Kaya’s Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/Kayas-Cafe-Bistro-406899909411833/ A friendly, well priced community cafe, located in the village and near local amenities - park, Coop, library
Pastel - https://www.facebook.com/pastelnewtongrange/ For award winning pies and amazing sweet treats to take away, pastel bakery is great. Opening times can change but generally Pastel is open 9am-2pm Mon-Sat and located on Newtongrange High Street
Pastel
128 Main St
Pastel - https://www.facebook.com/pastelnewtongrange/ For award winning pies and amazing sweet treats to take away, pastel bakery is great. Opening times can change but generally Pastel is open 9am-2pm Mon-Sat and located on Newtongrange High Street
Luci’s - https://lucis-lasswade.co.uk Quality Italian cuisine made in a lovely modern restaurant. Great for families and with excellent cocktails the venue also caters for dates nights. We’ve always enjoyed our evenings and can’t fault the service. There is also a wee park over the bridge at the back of the restaurant if the kiddies are getting restless.
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Luci's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
14 High St
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Luci’s - https://lucis-lasswade.co.uk Quality Italian cuisine made in a lovely modern restaurant. Great for families and with excellent cocktails the venue also caters for dates nights. We’ve always enjoyed our evenings and can’t fault the service. There is also a wee park over the bridge at the back of the restaurant if the kiddies are getting restless.
The Papermill - https://www.thepapermill-lasswade.co.uk Overlooking the beautiful River Esk in the conservation village of Lasswade, the Paper Mill is an all-day bar and restaurant situated in an historic former paper mill. The menus is traditionally Scottish, the food is cooked well and the drinks are delicious. We’ve enjoyed our visits to the restaurant, more recently we ate on the terrace in a sun room which was lovely.
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The Paper Mill
2-4 Westmill Rd
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The Papermill - https://www.thepapermill-lasswade.co.uk Overlooking the beautiful River Esk in the conservation village of Lasswade, the Paper Mill is an all-day bar and restaurant situated in an historic former paper mill. The menus is traditionally Scottish, the food is cooked well and the drinks are delicious. We’ve enjoyed our visits to the restaurant, more recently we ate on the terrace in a sun room which was lovely.

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Free parking is available at Newtongrange train station

Trains are usually 1 an hour please check National Rail for times https://www.nationalrail.co.uk If you’re driving into Edinburgh we find the Ringo app very useful, here’s a link to their website - https://myringgo.co.uk/parkinglocator if you add in the area you wish to park it will tell you how busy parking is as well as costs and restrictions. If you are coming from Edinburgh back to Newtongrange you can book a taxi through the Uber app or call Capital Cars on 0131 777 777. Depending on the time of day you shouldn’t wait too long at a taxi rank which are spread over the city centre.