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Dalkeith Country ParkDalkeith Country Park is a beautiful estate at only 2200 acres but with 600 acres of predominantly broadleaved woodland located only five miles from Edinburgh city centre. At the heart of the Country Park is the 600 year old Dalkeith Old Oak Wood nestling in the meetings of the North and South Esk rivers. One of the iconic location where you can spend some good time in the middle of nature.
Dean VillageDean Village is a peaceful village on the Water of Leith, Edinburgh's largest river. Founded during the twelfth century by the Canons Regular of Holyrood Abbey, it is also known as the Water of Leith Village. It was known as the "Water of Leith Village" and was a successful grain milling area for more than 800 years. At one time there were no fewer than eleven working mills there, driven by the strong currents of the Water of Leith.
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect WorldEdinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is the world's longest running butterfly house and one of Scotland's favourite tourist and educational attractions. Get inside into their world of butterflies, reptiles, bugs and beasties! Take a tour through their rainforest and get close to the animals during your visit.
Fife Coastal PathFife boasts Scotland's longest continuous coastal path, stunning scenery and award-winning beaches. It stretches for 117 miles and is Scotland's longest continuous coastal path. The Fife Coastal Path is managed and maintained by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust, a registered environmental charity, and is designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot. About 500,000 people use the path every year, of whom about 35,000 walk the entire route.
Firth of ForthThe Firth of Forth is one of Scotland's most important estuaries, formed by several Scottish rivers. It is located in the east of the country where the River Forth meets the North Sea. The area is home to a large number of bird species and other wildlife. The firth is also an important transport route, with the Forth Bridge and Forth Road Bridge carrying road and rail traffic across the water. The Firth of Forth is an essential part of Scotland's ecosystem and economy and is greatly valued.
LOVE Gorgie FarmThe LOVE Gorgie Farm is a great place to bring your kids, especially small children, as it's filled with small and friendly animals. It serves as a unique outdoor resource offering hands-on education and learning opportunities for all our visitors and offers educational tours and workshops for organised groups. Gorgie City Farm is run as a working farm, meaning that their farm animals are bred and raised for food production. They bring the sounds, smells and sights of rural Scotland into the cit
Midlothian Snowsports Centre, HillendThe Midlothian Snowsports Centre, formerly the Hillend Ski Centre, is the second longest dry ski slope in Europe, situated near Hillend near Edinburgh, South East Scotland. It is a national training centre for Scottish Olympians, with 29 having been trained there as of 2010, including Finlay Mickel, a former British number one downhill skier. It is used for skiing, snowboarding and snowblading, and social use includes lessons for adults and children occurring all year round.