18 Midlothian

For a perfect day out from Edinburgh

Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange (Photo: © Midlothian Council)

A comprehensive bus network links Edinburgh to the small towns and countryside of Midlothian, just south of Scotland's capital. Maybe spend a whole day walking in the Pentland Hills, or fit in a couple of visits on the one day, such as the Butterfly World and Scottish Mining Museum.

Suggested visits easily made by bus from Edinburgh...

Butterfly and Insect World at Dobbies, Buses 3/3A, 29, X29.

Dalkeith [for Palace and Country Park] Buses 3/3A, 48/X48, 49, 51/52, 86/86A.

Flotterstone Pentland Hills Regional Park Visitor Centre, Buses 100, 101, 102.

Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Buses 4, 15/15A, 100, 101, 102.

Rosslyn Chapel [as featured in The Da Vinci Code book and film] Buses 15, 62A.

Scottish Mining Museum, Buses 3, 3A, 29, X29, 86, 86A, 95, 95A, X95.

Further Information

Timetable information is available from Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 2233 [24/7] or www.travelinescotland.com
Main bus stops in the towns have real time information displays.

A Midlothian Travelmap is available from Midlothian Council Travel Team, Room 9, Dundas Buildings, 62A Polton Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian EH19 3YD or any library or visitor information centre in Midlothian. 0131 561 5443 or email ptu@midlothian.gov.uk

Visitor Information Centre: At the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange (TIC staffed April to September):
0131 663 4262 www.visitmidlothian.org.uk