Alasdair’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Pentland Hills Regional Park has a stunning range of medium-sized hills stretching from the City of Edinburgh bypass down to Carlops. Three local authorities cover the Park, which is a mixture of publicly-owned land (such as Hillend, Bonaly, and Harlaw), and private land used for farming and sport shooting. Reservoirs dot the landscape, providing homes for many birds and mammals. A great area for walkers and mountain biking.
121 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Regional Park
The Pentland Hills Regional Park has a stunning range of medium-sized hills stretching from the City of Edinburgh bypass down to Carlops. Three local authorities cover the Park, which is a mixture of publicly-owned land (such as Hillend, Bonaly, and Harlaw), and private land used for farming and sport shooting. Reservoirs dot the landscape, providing homes for many birds and mammals. A great area for walkers and mountain biking.
The most picturesque walks can be found here. Also the reservoir is open for fishing. This can be arranged through. https://www.glencorsersv.co.uk
Glencorse Reservoir
The most picturesque walks can be found here. Also the reservoir is open for fishing. This can be arranged through. https://www.glencorsersv.co.uk
Food scene
A wonderful cafe with top notch coffee, sandwiches and cakes
9 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Cafe Express
A wonderful cafe with top notch coffee, sandwiches and cakes
Flotterstone Inn station
Local pub at the foot of The Pentland Hills
Cibo Restaurant
Local Italian restaurant
A short drove from South Lodge, Restoration Yard is the perfect place to visit with family, friends and even dogs. Located in beautifully renovated 18th century stables within the historic Dalkeith Country Park, Restoration Yard is a gorgeous store, restaurant, coffee bar and wellness space.
Come on in – shop it, eat it, breathe in the beauty of the nature surrounding you and find your inner calm. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends. Delight your senses. Experience joy. Restoration Yard is a place where memories are created. Please also be assured we have many measures in place to help keep customers and colleagues safe. You can read more about these here.
The Kitchen at Restoration Yard
A short drove from South Lodge, Restoration Yard is the perfect place to visit with family, friends and even dogs. Located in beautifully renovated 18th century stables within the historic Dalkeith Country Park, Restoration Yard is a gorgeous store, restaurant, coffee bar and wellness space.
Come on in – shop it, eat it, breathe in the beauty of the nature surrounding you and find your inner calm. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends. Delight your senses. Experience joy. Restoration Yard is a place where memories are created. Please also be assured we have many measures in place to help keep customers and colleagues safe. You can read more about these here.
Activities
A 25 minute drive away is Glentress. One of the top places in the UK for downhill mountain bikinh
8 locals recommend
Glentress
A 25 minute drive away is Glentress. One of the top places in the UK for downhill mountain bikinh
A great place to keep the family entertained if you have a head for heights.
27 locals recommend
Go Ape Glentress, Peebles (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
A great place to keep the family entertained if you have a head for heights.
An epic adventure park that will keep children entertained for hours. The Restoration Yard is located on the same site which is a wonderful place to have brunch, lunch and dinner.
Fort Douglas Adventure Park
An epic adventure park that will keep children entertained for hours. The Restoration Yard is located on the same site which is a wonderful place to have brunch, lunch and dinner.
You can enjoy a whole range of events at Dalkeith Country Park. What's on depends on the time you
visit, with activities changing almost as fast as the seasons.
70 locals recommend
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateYou can enjoy a whole range of events at Dalkeith Country Park. What's on depends on the time you
visit, with activities changing almost as fast as the seasons.