Edinburgh Airport 39 min
Craigmillar Castle (22 min)
Well-preserved medieval castle with a tower, a prison, extensive gardens and a car park. Crichton Castle (12 min)
14th-century castle with diamond-faceted facade and a pit prison, in an isolated riverside setting. Roslin Glen Country Park (26 min) Lennoxlove House (20 min)
History and architecture Vogrie Country Park (12 min)
Victorian baronial manor house in parkland estate with woodland walks, play area and golf course. Rosslyn Chapel (26 min)
Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks. Gilmerton Cove (19 min)
Appointment-only exploration of mysterious, hand-carved tunnels and caverns, with a visitor centre. National Mining Museum Scotland (16 min)
Colliery museum with collection of machinery and hands-on exhibits, plus guided tours by ex-miners. Prestongrange Museum (22 min) Thirlestane Castle (15 min)
Restored country house with Victorian wings, formal gardens, a picnic area and border life museum. Lammermuir Hills (40 min)
Range of hills offering scenic walks with views of countryside, birds & wildlife. Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World (17 min)
Indoor tropical environment with habitats for creatures including snakes, insects and spiders. Newhailes Estate (18 min)
Palladian mansion from the 1700s with rococo interiors, woodland walks & an adventure play area. Glenkinchie Distillery (14 min)
Malt whisky distillery with visitors centre on its malting floor, plus guided tours and a free dram. | 
