Despite being in a peaceful setting in the countryside, the property is only 14 miles from Edinburgh, where there are all sorts of activities and attractions to visit, including the castle, Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament, Arthur’s Seat, the Grassmarket, Leith, Princes Street, and numerous museums, including the National Museum of Scotland. During the month of August, the world-renowned International Festival and Fringe Festival take over the city with music, plays, operas, comedy, and all kinds of street performances to enjoy.
Head for a day out at the seaside at the old market town of Musselburgh (14 miles away) on the Firth of Forth (5 miles out from Edinburgh’s city centre). It’s home to a links golf course that hosted the first-ever Open Golf Championship and Scotland’s oldest racecourse. The Borders towns of Galashiels (17 miles), Melrose (21 miles) and Peebles (22 miles) with shops, places to eat out, and art galleries to visit are all within reach too. Walkers, cyclists, and mountain bikers will love the many picturesque paths, tracks, and trails in the area. Keen walkers may want to go to the Pentland hills for a day’s hiking (15.5 miles away) through the stunning wilderness dotted with reservoirs – it’s also a great place for wildlife spotting.