"Edinburgh is a city of beauty and culture, and there is much to see and do in and around the city. Explore the Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town, visit the many Art Galleries and Museums, The Castle and Holyrood Palace. Near the Palace you can now marvel at the new attraction "Our Dynamic Earth",  then climb to the top of Arthur's Seat for the spectacular views of the City and the surrounding counties. Feed the squirrels at the world famous Botanical Gardens; visit the Royal Yacht Britannia - see how the Queen lived as she sailed around the world. Wander down the Royal Mile, then rest your weary feet in one of the many cafes or pubs! 

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Out of town, a visit to Rosslyn Chapel - built by the Knights Templar - is a must, then go and watch glasses and vases being made and engraved at the Edinburgh Crystal Factory. Children of all ages love to visit the Butterfly Farm, Bird of Prey Centre and Deep Sea Worldw2  or go to the Zoo.  The Bird of Prey Centre is only 1 mile from Eskbank. This is a fascinating visitor attraction. You can book falconry courses, watch the expert falconer work the birds or just visit to see a variety of owls, eagles, buzzards and falcons and learn more about these beautiful birds.

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GOLF - We have three excellent pay-and-play courses within a mile or so.  You could easily walk to Newbattle.  Kings Acre and Melville Golf Centre are less than five minutes by car and also have excellent driving ranges.   Scotland, of course, is the home of golf and you will find a comprehensive guide to its courses at Scottish Golf.

GARDENS - While Edinburgh is home to the famous Royal Botanic Gardens, there are several other interesting gardens to visit outside the City.  Details of many more gardens around Scotland can be found at Garden Visit and the National Trust for Scotland.  We also have an excellent Garden Centre, Dobbies, just a couple of miles away.

WEDDINGS - We are often asked to accommodate guests attending weddings in the spectacular surroundings of nearby Dalhousie Castle and Borthwick Castle.

PONY TREKKING - This is available at nearby Pentland Icelandics, Britain's largest herd of these horses.

TOURS - Many of our guests have enjoyed tours with Scotline and we recommend them to you.

TAXIS/Meet & Greet at Airports - We have found United Private Hire provides taxis and minibuses at competitive rates ( tel: 0131 6600011)

RESTAURANTS - You may seek the very special and choose to dine out at Dalhousie Castle, Bonnyrigg - in the Orangerie or Dungeon restaurants .....it is an unforgettable delight.  You could precede this with De-Stressing in their fabulous Aqueous Spa .  

Within 100 metres of the Eskbank is the Justinlees pub which has a good low cost 3-course menu.  A 200 metre walk into Dalkeith takes you to fine Chinese food.  Cavaliere  Italian Restaurant , an authentic Italian restaurant ,- 500 metres from The Guesthouse  at Eskbank.  The County Hotel 300 m from the Eskbank in Dalkeith has a very good reputation.  A traditional pub the Laird and Dog is just a mile or so away in Lasswade away. It has an excellent conservatory restaurant and fine food. You might also choose the new Indian restaurant also in Lasswade.  We can give you directions to all of these.

GENEALOGY - If you are hoping to find details of any relations or ancestors who may have lived in the area you may like to visit the Edinburgh University Scottish Genealogy Page.

CLANS AND TARTANS - before going into town to shop have a look at The Clans and Tartans of Scotland.

HOGMANAY - If you are hoping to come up the New Year you will find details of local events at Edinburgh's Hogmanay.

Also BED & BREAKFAST (GB) and  BedandBreakfasts.co.uk, who provide bed and breakfast options throughout Scotland and the UK.

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