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Places to go in The-Lothians, Scottish Borders

Dirleton Castle and Garden

Description: The ruins of 13th century Dirleton Castle with its colourful blend of formal and contemporary gardens. Boasts the longest herbaceous border � according to the 'Guinness Book of Recor...
Type: Historical-Buildings

Glenkinchie Distillery

Description: The home of The Edinburgh Malt. See a working distillery. Visit an exhibition of malt whisky on site Ownership: Private Situation � OS ref: NT 443668 How to get there: Near ...
Type: Visitor-Attractions

John Muir's Birthplace

Description: A visitor attraction and interpretative centre highlighting the work and achievements of John Muir, environmentalist, biologist and geologist. Ownership: John Muir Birthplace Trust ...
Type: Visitor-Attractions

Rosslyn Chapel

Description: The chapel is an enigma, unique and famed throughout the world for its carvings and the aura of mystery and magic surrounding it. Rosslyn with its links to the past has a place in pilgr...
Type: Historical-Buildings

Places to go in The-Lothians, Scottish Borders

Scottish Archery Centre

Description: This centre gives you the opportunity to try modern day archery equipment under the supervision of experienced instructors. Ownership: Private Situation � OS ref: NT 515817 How t...
Type: Leisure-Activities

Places to go in The-Lothians, Scottish Borders

Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange

Description: The Scottish Museum of Mining at the former Lady Victoria Colliery. The guides are former miners, the atmosphere is that of the mine. This is the place to come to experience what miners...
Type: Museums

The Scottish Parliament

Description: The new building at Hoyrood which is the home of the Scottish Parliament. Ownership: Situation � OS ref: How to get there: By car: Limited parking in the area � nearest ca...
Type: Visitor-Attractions

Places to go in The-Lothians, Scottish Borders

Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick

Description: Find out about the seabirds of the Firth of Forth and watch the nesting birds with the camera links to the Bass Rock, Isle of May and Fidra. Ownership: Private Situation � OS ref: ...
Type: Visitor-Attractions

Places to go in The-Lothians, Scottish Borders

Tantallon Castle

Description: A formidable stronghold set on the cliffs overlooking the Firth of Forth. Was one of the main fortresses of the Douglas Earls of Angus. Ownership: Historic Scotland Situation � O...
Type: Historical-Buildings

Places to go in The-Lothians, Scottish Borders

Museum of Flight, East Fortune

Description: This Museum is situated on a scheduled site, one of the most famous sites in world aviation history. It was the take-off point, in 1919, for the R34 airship which flew to the USA, becomi...
Type: Museums

Scottish Borders The-Lothians