Guidebook for Loanhead
Sightseeing
Roslin Glen Country Park
78 Crusader DrBeautiful walks
Pentland Hills Regional Park
Beautiful walks, wear decent walking boots!
Great for bikers!! Head out to the borders, take the B709 for twisty road, look out for the sheep. Head to Glen Cafe for coffee and bikers meet up.Glen Cafe
St Marys Loch
Yarrow
Selkirk
TD7 5LH
29 locals recommend
Saint Mary's Loch
Great for bikers!! Head out to the borders, take the B709 for twisty road, look out for the sheep. Head to Glen Cafe for coffee and bikers meet up.Glen Cafe
St Marys Loch
Yarrow
Selkirk
TD7 5LH
Glentress Forest
Mountain biking and hire
North Bridge
Great views of city
The Pineapple
A very impressive bit of architecture
A short walk from the cottage, loads of twisty steep paths, leading to the impressive Bilston Glen Viaduct. The cycle path starts at the bottom end of Loanhead and leads directly to Roslin.
Bilston Wood
A short walk from the cottage, loads of twisty steep paths, leading to the impressive Bilston Glen Viaduct. The cycle path starts at the bottom end of Loanhead and leads directly to Roslin.
Beautiful reservoir with surrounding walks. Pack a picnic in the summer, or grab a pub lunch at the Flotterstone Inn.
Glencorse Reservoir
Beautiful reservoir with surrounding walks. Pack a picnic in the summer, or grab a pub lunch at the Flotterstone Inn.
Beautiful grounds and ruins of large manor house which is currently being restored up to a high standard.
13 locals recommend
Penicuik House
Beautiful grounds and ruins of large manor house which is currently being restored up to a high standard.
Head to the Grassmarket, for pubs and cafes. Victoria street is a stunning cobbled street, lined with Bistros, cafes, boutiques and wine bars. Cockburn Street is also worth a visit
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketHead to the Grassmarket, for pubs and cafes. Victoria street is a stunning cobbled street, lined with Bistros, cafes, boutiques and wine bars. Cockburn Street is also worth a visit
Food Scene
Pentland Plants
Pentland MainsGreat for buying a gift and a good coffee and piece of cake!
The Radhuni
93 Clerk StGreat Indian, sit in or take out
Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadGo for High tea here, opulent!
The Stable Bar
50 Mortonhall GateGood pub food after a walk
The Flotterstone Inn
Great after a walk up the Pentlands and welcome dogs too
The Sun Inn
Lothian BridgeTop nosh for a very pleasant evening away from the town.
A great day out around Fife and sampling some of Scotland's finest organic home grown produce.
30 locals recommend
Pillars Of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe
A great day out around Fife and sampling some of Scotland's finest organic home grown produce.
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StMy Favourite Veggie restaurant!
Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StMy other favourite veggie restaurant.
Best place to get the biggest JP, loaded with delicious filling and great value.
16 locals recommend
The Baked Potato Shop
56 Cockburn StBest place to get the biggest JP, loaded with delicious filling and great value.
Heaps of delicious food for not much money at all!. Expect rough and ready decor but no compromise on the food.
18 locals recommend
The Original Mosque Kitchen & Cafe
50 PotterrowHeaps of delicious food for not much money at all!. Expect rough and ready decor but no compromise on the food.
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdGreat pub grub, great ales on tap.
One of the best Farmers Markets in the UK. Pick up a whole loads of local produce, hand made chocolate, hand made soap, coffee stall, home made sweet and savoury food to go. Vibrant atmosphere, get there early as it gets very busy
88 locals recommend
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Castle TerraceOne of the best Farmers Markets in the UK. Pick up a whole loads of local produce, hand made chocolate, hand made soap, coffee stall, home made sweet and savoury food to go. Vibrant atmosphere, get there early as it gets very busy
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StGreat local food
Fantastic local produce. Deliciously good for you and the community.
87 locals recommend
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsFantastic local produce. Deliciously good for you and the community.
The Bluebird Cafe
5 CanonmillsGreat wee cafe, delicious food and very cheery owner.
Arts & Culture
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StFab independant small cinema
National Museum of Scotland
Good for a rainy day!
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadDay out for all the family on a rainy day
Edinburgh Filmhouse is a great place to go on a soggy afternoon. Great independent foreign films and great cafe.
184 locals recommend
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdEdinburgh Filmhouse is a great place to go on a soggy afternoon. Great independent foreign films and great cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Loanhead Leisure Centre
George AvenueSwimming, gym, sauna, steam room, fitness classes
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadDry slope learn to ski
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillFascinating day out for all the family
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd
Interesting place for the kids on a rainy day.
Vogrie Country Park
Great to take your dog and kids for a run
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadDry Ski slope, open all year. Cafe on site.
For a good laugh, which is great value, head to The Comedy Stand
72 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceFor a good laugh, which is great value, head to The Comedy Stand
Essentials
Sainsbury's Petrol Station
Straiton Mains10 -10 everyday
Asda Straiton Superstore
Pentland Road24 hours
Parks & Nature
Edinburgh & Lasswade Riding Centre
Kevock RoadHorse riding
A beautiful new business growing a myriad of herbs for all kind of uses.
Some of the best coffee and quiche I've tasted, I'm heading back to try the cake!
32 Old Pentland Rd
A beautiful new business growing a myriad of herbs for all kind of uses.
Some of the best coffee and quiche I've tasted, I'm heading back to try the cake!
Everything Else
Damhead Nursery
FarmOrganic fruit, veg and strong Scottish plants for your garden.