| the 4 simple, homey rooms feature free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. off-street parking is free, and full scottish breakfast is served in an unfussy dining room overlooking a small yard. there are en suite bathrooms in 3 of the rooms, while the other room has private facilities. 6 miles from the m8 motorway. a short walk from the river almond, this straightforward b&b is situated in a leafy residential neighbourhood; it's a 10-minute walk from the centre of the historic town of blackburn and 1.
Edinburgh Airport 25 min
Dundas Castle (29 min)
15th-century castle with later additions that has been refurbished for private events & weddings. Jupiter Artland (17 min)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists. Pentland Hills (53 min)
Countryside park featuring small, lush peaks & hiking paths, plus 2 visitor centres with parking. Linlithgow Palace (21 min)
The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch. Hopetoun House (35 min)
Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. Scottish Owl Centre (10 min)
Owls and safari park Almond Valley (7 min)
Working watermill with a museum, farm animal enclosures, train and tractor rides and play areas. Midhope Castle (27 min)
The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. Five Sisters Zoo (8 min)
From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions. Cairnpapple Hill (13 min)
Prehistory, archaeological excavation, and history Blackness Castle (30 min)
15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. Callendar House (28 min)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland. The Kelpies (28 min)
30-m.-high steel sculptures of horse heads in a modern park with water features & grassy expanses. Beecraigs Country Park (17 min)
Vast area of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle, a fishing loch and visitor centre. Almondell & Calderwood Country Park (18 min)
Tranquil park with trails for walking, cycling, or horseback riding, a river & a visitor centre. | 
