Leo’s guidebook for the Pentland Cosy
Views
So many wonderful walks to explore. Many you can do straight from Nine Mile Burn without getting in the car.
https://www.pentlandhills.org/
Here are some links to shorter walks straight from Pentland Cosy front door.
https://www.outdooractive.com/en/track/track-21-jul-2021-at-15-40/217193814/?share=%7Ezqfsvyhv%244ossvzny
https://out.ac/I3Ws3V
https://out.ac/I3zwon
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Pentland Hills
So many wonderful walks to explore. Many you can do straight from Nine Mile Burn without getting in the car.
https://www.pentlandhills.org/
Here are some links to shorter walks straight from Pentland Cosy front door.
https://www.outdooractive.com/en/track/track-21-jul-2021-at-15-40/217193814/?share=%7Ezqfsvyhv%244ossvzny
https://out.ac/I3Ws3V
https://out.ac/I3zwon
Wild swimming or paddling boarding spot, great walking and views. Short drive away.
Gladhouse Reservoir
Wild swimming or paddling boarding spot, great walking and views. Short drive away.
Is a challenging climb and a good place for a run about in Edinburgh.
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Артурс-Сит
Is a challenging climb and a good place for a run about in Edinburgh.
Sightseeing
Expensive to go in but well worth a visit even if you wander up to the outside.
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/
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Эдинбургский замок
CastlehillExpensive to go in but well worth a visit even if you wander up to the outside.
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/
https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse
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Холирудский дворец
Canongatehttps://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse
Good paid attraction.
https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/
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Королевская яхта Британия
Ocean DriveGood paid attraction.
https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/
Optional donation. Great option for a wet day. Fab for kids too. It's near the meadows to take the kids to park afterwards.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
Meet Dolly the first cloned sheep, cloned at the Roslin Institute, Midlothian.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/dolly
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Национальный музей Шотландии
Optional donation. Great option for a wet day. Fab for kids too. It's near the meadows to take the kids to park afterwards.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
Meet Dolly the first cloned sheep, cloned at the Roslin Institute, Midlothian.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/dolly
Great walks. Charming village. Home to the world-famous Rosslyn Chapel.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/roslin-glen-country-park-p252401
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Roslin Glen Country Park
78 Crusader DrGreat walks. Charming village. Home to the world-famous Rosslyn Chapel.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/roslin-glen-country-park-p252401
Historic Scotland paid site, short walk from the car park. Stunning coastal views.
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Tantallon Castle
Historic Scotland paid site, short walk from the car park. Stunning coastal views.
Right in the centre of Linlithgow, fun to explore the old Palace and grounds.
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Линлитгоу Палас
KirkgateRight in the centre of Linlithgow, fun to explore the old Palace and grounds.
Traquair House
Very close by, a great place to have a walk round, lots of history, plenty of cows and sheep and sometimes frogs in the curling loch to see. I think the cafe is shut just now unfortunately.
https://www.penicuikhouse.com
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Penicuik House
Very close by, a great place to have a walk round, lots of history, plenty of cows and sheep and sometimes frogs in the curling loch to see. I think the cafe is shut just now unfortunately.
https://www.penicuikhouse.com
City/town information
A lovely little town to visit, two great playgrounds beside the river, a really nice high street with cafes and an Ice Cream parlour. Swimming pool if the weather is not so good.
Peebles is bike central as well as it’s home to Glentress https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress world class mountain bike centre, nice cafe and shop too.
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Peebles
A lovely little town to visit, two great playgrounds beside the river, a really nice high street with cafes and an Ice Cream parlour. Swimming pool if the weather is not so good.
Peebles is bike central as well as it’s home to Glentress https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress world class mountain bike centre, nice cafe and shop too.
Some nice small beaches, a lovely walk along the Forth and lots of cafes. Views of the Forth bridges and islands. Sea wildlife often spotted.
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Queensferry
Some nice small beaches, a lovely walk along the Forth and lots of cafes. Views of the Forth bridges and islands. Sea wildlife often spotted.
Has two nice beaches and lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream places and a nice playground.
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North Berwick
Has two nice beaches and lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs, ice cream places and a nice playground.
Neighbourhoods
Scottish Borders
So many lovely villages and towns. Great walks along the coast. Gorgeous beaches and plenty of eating options. Lots of golf courses too.
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East Lothian
So many lovely villages and towns. Great walks along the coast. Gorgeous beaches and plenty of eating options. Lots of golf courses too.
Gorgeous woodland walks.
Great walks and history. Great for a day or afternoon without having to get in the car.
Newhall Estate
Great walks and history. Great for a day or afternoon without having to get in the car.
Food scene
Great food with lovely outdoor play area for kids and walk off lunch doing the fairy trail.
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Archerfield Walled Garden
Great food with lovely outdoor play area for kids and walk off lunch doing the fairy trail.
Great little spot for lunch and a wander around for a couple of hours. Some very entertaining pigs!
https://www.secretherbgarden.co.uk/
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Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, LothianburnGreat little spot for lunch and a wander around for a couple of hours. Some very entertaining pigs!
https://www.secretherbgarden.co.uk/
The Gordon Arms Hotel
Dolphinton RoadPub food.
Organic farm and food shop. Pick up something yummy to make for tea.
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Whitmuir the Organic Place
Organic farm and food shop. Pick up something yummy to make for tea.
Ignore the picture, this is now a community hub all about good food. Pick up some supplies and stop for a coffee in the cafe.
Penicuik Storehouse
22 High StIgnore the picture, this is now a community hub all about good food. Pick up some supplies and stop for a coffee in the cafe.
The Old Bakehouse Restaurant - West Linton
Dolphinton RoadReally nice venue, with tables inside and out. The food is great and this is a real favourite for me and my wife for a special occasion.
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The Paper Mill
2-4 Westmill RdReally nice venue, with tables inside and out. The food is great and this is a real favourite for me and my wife for a special occasion.
The Sun Inn
Lothian BridgeLovely spot and the food is great.
The Steading
118-120 Biggar RdGood place to stop off when walking in the Pentland Hills.
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The Flotterstone Inn
Good place to stop off when walking in the Pentland Hills.
Stunning place in a stunning spot my wife loves to meet friends here.
The Kitchen at Restoration Yard
Stunning place in a stunning spot my wife loves to meet friends here.
A local favourite in Penicuik, the decor is great and there is a really nice outdoor space and gin bar.
The Craigie Hotel
50 Bog RdA local favourite in Penicuik, the decor is great and there is a really nice outdoor space and gin bar.
On the Southside of Edinburgh and an easy drive away is this stylish local favourite.
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Charwood
47 Buckstone TerraceOn the Southside of Edinburgh and an easy drive away is this stylish local favourite.
Beach and cafes
A lovely day by the beach but with the buzz and cafes of being in the city.
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Променад на пляже Портобелло
1 PromenadeA lovely day by the beach but with the buzz and cafes of being in the city.