What to do in Midlothian

Activities, attractions and tours

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A long stone viaduct with multiple arches spanning a grassy field.
A hilly landscape with a valley and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A historic stone castle on a grassy hill with a clear blue sky.
An old stone building with multiple spires and arched windows.

Things to do

Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

CA $34
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour

CA $40
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon Tour
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

CA $88
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

CA $161
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

CA $85
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William
Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

CA $85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
Palace in Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

CA $41
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

CA $103
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
St Andrews

Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

CA $91
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife
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Dalkeith Country Park

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Explore the lovely green spaces of Dalkeith Country Park and enjoy the golf courses in Dalkeith. Discover the lively festivals in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
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Edinburgh

A castle surrounded by a forested valley with a river.

Peebles

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a rainbow, and scattered buildings.
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Galashiels

An aerial view of a historic castle surrounded by lush gardens and trees.
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Eskbank

A large, historic castle with multiple towers and a prominent turret, situated on a grassy hill.

Bonnyrigg

A stream flowing under a stone bridge surrounded by lush ferns and trees.
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Arniston

A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, featuring pointed arches, a large rose window, and a blue-tiled roof.

Roslin

A grassy field with rolling hills and a clear blue sky.

West Linton