Edinburgh Airport 39 min
Blackford Hill (33 min)
538-ft hill surrounded by grassland & forest nature reserve with Edinburgh & Arthur's Seat views. Pentland Hills (22 min)
Countryside park featuring small, lush peaks & hiking paths, plus 2 visitor centres with parking. Dalkeith Country Park (25 min)
Vast park on a historical estate featuring a kids' adventure park, a cafe & an upscale gift shop. Rosslyn Castle (15 min)
Heavily fortified castle ruins located on a dramatic promontory overlooking the River Esk. Jupiter Artland (33 min)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists. Rosslyn Chapel (17 min)
Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks. Craigmillar Castle (31 min)
Well-preserved medieval castle with a tower, a prison, extensive gardens and a car park. Edinburgh Zoo (32 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Neidpath Castle (21 min)
Fortified stone tower house from the Middle Ages, now an events venue with river vistas & suites. Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Hillend (21 min)
Busy destination for skiing & tubing, with chair lifts, cafes & scenic views of Edinburgh. Gilmerton Cove (25 min)
Appointment-only exploration of mysterious, hand-carved tunnels and caverns, with a visitor centre. Dawyck Botanic Garden (27 min)
Scenic garden & arboreta, once belonging to an estate, with a restored pond, visitor centre & cafe. Glentress Forest (35 min)
Forest park offering hiking/biking trails, a treetop adventure course & scenic nature views. National Mining Museum Scotland (22 min)
Colliery museum with collection of machinery and hands-on exhibits, plus guided tours by ex-miners. | 
