Pear Tree Nook Guidebook
Food Scene
Local Indian restaurant, walking distance. Highly rated on trip advisor. Great takeaway too.
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Itihaas
17/19 Eskbank RdLocal Indian restaurant, walking distance. Highly rated on trip advisor. Great takeaway too.
Beautiful cafe, courtyard, restaurant and gift shop approx 20mins walk from the house. Set in the Duke of Buccleuch's Dalkeith Estate.
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Restoration Yard Dalkeith
Beautiful cafe, courtyard, restaurant and gift shop approx 20mins walk from the house. Set in the Duke of Buccleuch's Dalkeith Estate.
Up-market cafe, restaurant, microbrewery which serves food all day, has a gift shop and often has special evening events for romance or catching up with friends. It's about 20-25 mins drive from the house.
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Archerfield Walled Garden
Up-market cafe, restaurant, microbrewery which serves food all day, has a gift shop and often has special evening events for romance or catching up with friends. It's about 20-25 mins drive from the house.
So fortunate to have this family run Italian 10 mins walk from the house. Try the Vitello Milanese. Enjoy traditional Italian fare, and enjoy the fresh air on the short stagger home after your chianti.
The adjacent chip shop sells takeaway pizza and past too.
The Cavaliere Italian Restaurant
124-128 High StSo fortunate to have this family run Italian 10 mins walk from the house. Try the Vitello Milanese. Enjoy traditional Italian fare, and enjoy the fresh air on the short stagger home after your chianti.
The adjacent chip shop sells takeaway pizza and past too.
Book in advance to enjoy world class experimental tasting menu. Pricey but worth every penny.
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Edinburgh Food Studio
158 Dalkeith RdBook in advance to enjoy world class experimental tasting menu. Pricey but worth every penny.
This intimate private dining venue is hosted in a converted Water Tower by British Masterchef winner, and former Architect, Gerry Goldmyre.
It is so secret it didn't appear in AirBnB search box for recommended venues so please note The Water Tower you want is only a short walk from the house in Eskbank. It is not in North Berwick.
Booking in advance is essential and can be done by reaching out via the Water Tower Facebook page. This is a hidden gem in Dalkeith and if you can get a seat at this chef's table it will be a night to remember.
The Water Tower B&B
This intimate private dining venue is hosted in a converted Water Tower by British Masterchef winner, and former Architect, Gerry Goldmyre.
It is so secret it didn't appear in AirBnB search box for recommended venues so please note The Water Tower you want is only a short walk from the house in Eskbank. It is not in North Berwick.
Booking in advance is essential and can be done by reaching out via the Water Tower Facebook page. This is a hidden gem in Dalkeith and if you can get a seat at this chef's table it will be a night to remember.
The Sun Inn
Lothian BridgePub lunch, gastro pub dinners
Like a wine bar that serves burgers, steaks etc. Menu always modern and fresh. Interesting puddings with an eye for design. Worth a shot. Free car park. Roughly 10 mins drive. On a sunny day it has a balcony overlooking the river.
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The Paper Mill
2-4 Westmill RdLike a wine bar that serves burgers, steaks etc. Menu always modern and fresh. Interesting puddings with an eye for design. Worth a shot. Free car park. Roughly 10 mins drive. On a sunny day it has a balcony overlooking the river.
Parks & Nature
One of many Beautiful East Lothian beaches about 20-25 mins drive from the house. Free car park. Public WC at beach. Often an ice cream van parked there too.
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Yellowcraigs Beach
One of many Beautiful East Lothian beaches about 20-25 mins drive from the house. Free car park. Public WC at beach. Often an ice cream van parked there too.
15-20 min walk to the Duke of Buccleuch's Estate, Dalkeith Country Park. Tranquil and extensive park for running, cycling. Events are held here throughout the year such as ToughMudder, music festivals and Dalkeith Country Show are also held in the park. Fort Douglas outdoor adventure park is great for children.
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Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's Gate15-20 min walk to the Duke of Buccleuch's Estate, Dalkeith Country Park. Tranquil and extensive park for running, cycling. Events are held here throughout the year such as ToughMudder, music festivals and Dalkeith Country Show are also held in the park. Fort Douglas outdoor adventure park is great for children.
Ironmills Park is only 2-3 minutes walk from the house. Enjoy Riverside walk, the open space of the park or jog up one of the trails through the woods for an elevated view of the park and town.
Ironmills Park
Ironmills RoadIronmills Park is only 2-3 minutes walk from the house. Enjoy Riverside walk, the open space of the park or jog up one of the trails through the woods for an elevated view of the park and town.
About a 15-20 minute walk from the house you'll find the Butterfly World. Just beautiful to see so many colours and species of the increasingly endangered butterfly. Children love this.
It's also next to Dobbies Garden centre and two pubs for lunch.
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Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
About a 15-20 minute walk from the house you'll find the Butterfly World. Just beautiful to see so many colours and species of the increasingly endangered butterfly. Children love this.
It's also next to Dobbies Garden centre and two pubs for lunch.
Lots of local walks around the town, some leading past the river and this college. The college also hosts an annual Christmas fair.
Newbattle Abbey College
Newbattle RoadLots of local walks around the town, some leading past the river and this college. The college also hosts an annual Christmas fair.
Another elevated view of the city, Fife, the Borders and out to East Lothian.
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Pentland Hills Regional Park
Another elevated view of the city, Fife, the Borders and out to East Lothian.
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat
Scotland relied heavily on the mining industry. This excellent museum lets you travel into a mine shaft to see the sights and conditions endured by the workers.
Also has a cafe and a soft play for small children.
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Skottlands nationella gruv- och gruvindustrimuseum
Scotland relied heavily on the mining industry. This excellent museum lets you travel into a mine shaft to see the sights and conditions endured by the workers.
Also has a cafe and a soft play for small children.
Quaint little waterside town set against majestic industrial views of the Forth Rail Bridges. Well worth a day out. Plenty of cafes, restaurants and independent shops.
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Queensferry
Quaint little waterside town set against majestic industrial views of the Forth Rail Bridges. Well worth a day out. Plenty of cafes, restaurants and independent shops.
Take a tour of the Queen's Yacht. Free parking in Ocean Terminal shopping mall.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveTake a tour of the Queen's Yacht. Free parking in Ocean Terminal shopping mall.
Museum and information centre. Also nearby are boat trips out to explore Bass Rock.
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Scottish Seabird Centre
Harbour TerraceMuseum and information centre. Also nearby are boat trips out to explore Bass Rock.
Great for children and families, visit the Scottish Sea Life Centre.
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Deep Sea World
Forthside TerraceGreat for children and families, visit the Scottish Sea Life Centre.
Melrose Abbey
Abbey StreetThe welcoming market town of Kelso, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, offers so much to see and do both in the town itself and the stunning surrounding countryside.
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Kelso
The welcoming market town of Kelso, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, offers so much to see and do both in the town itself and the stunning surrounding countryside.
Highly rated on Tripadvisor. Nestled in an industrial estate to the south of Edinburgh, our current site has been where we call home since 2013. Why not pop along to the brewery and see it for yourself? You can either have a Brewery Tour, brew your own beer in the Craft Beer Kitchen or visit our Tap Room. Pick up some bottles or cans, fill your Growler, or grab a seat and sample a few beers while looking through to the brewery. On sunny days you can sit in our beer garden, drink a beer or two and look up to the top of our brew kit and see our brewers hard at work.
Stewart Brewing
26a Dryden RdHighly rated on Tripadvisor. Nestled in an industrial estate to the south of Edinburgh, our current site has been where we call home since 2013. Why not pop along to the brewery and see it for yourself? You can either have a Brewery Tour, brew your own beer in the Craft Beer Kitchen or visit our Tap Room. Pick up some bottles or cans, fill your Growler, or grab a seat and sample a few beers while looking through to the brewery. On sunny days you can sit in our beer garden, drink a beer or two and look up to the top of our brew kit and see our brewers hard at work.
Loch Lomond
Essentials
Morrisons
Portobello RoadTesco Superstore
Bonnyrigg RoadRoyal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdPublic Olympic sized swimming pool
ALDI
Gilmerton RoadLidl
Newhailes RoadPrivate gym which allows pay-per-use access. Also has monthly no contract memberships if you're looking for longer access. Swim, gym, classes, jacuzzi, steam, sauna, hair dresser , beauty salon and sap massage rooms.
Bannatyne Health Club And Spa
89 Newcraighall RdPrivate gym which allows pay-per-use access. Also has monthly no contract memberships if you're looking for longer access. Swim, gym, classes, jacuzzi, steam, sauna, hair dresser , beauty salon and sap massage rooms.
Also has an ironing service. Call them to book in advance. They collect laundry on a Sunday night and deliver it ironed on a Monday evening.
Dalkeith Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service
184 High StAlso has an ironing service. Call them to book in advance. They collect laundry on a Sunday night and deliver it ironed on a Monday evening.
Entertainment & Activities
Local lawn bowling club is run by members but is very welcoming to visitors who wish to partake of a refreshment in their social club bar. 2-3 mins walk from the house.
Dalkeith Bowling Club
30 Ironmills RoadLocal lawn bowling club is run by members but is very welcoming to visitors who wish to partake of a refreshment in their social club bar. 2-3 mins walk from the house.
Lots of special screenings including Baby Cinema (Newbies) and Silver screenings.
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ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird
Newcraighall RoadLots of special screenings including Baby Cinema (Newbies) and Silver screenings.
Edinburgh's Iconic Independent Film House, with plush padded seats, a bar that serves alcohol and often the give free snacks during showings. Just perfect after a hard day's work or to escape the cold.
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceEdinburgh's Iconic Independent Film House, with plush padded seats, a bar that serves alcohol and often the give free snacks during showings. Just perfect after a hard day's work or to escape the cold.
Mountain Biking trails which caters for all different levels. Can hire equipment on site.
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Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Mountain Biking trails which caters for all different levels. Can hire equipment on site.
Ski on real snow in Scottish slopes, about 3 hours drive north of Edinburgh.
Aviemore School of Snow Sports
Ski on real snow in Scottish slopes, about 3 hours drive north of Edinburgh.
Outdoor hillside dry ski slopes. The closest you'll get to the real thing this close to a capital city.Visitors can pay for a lift pass to use the slopes. Equipment hire available.
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadOutdoor hillside dry ski slopes. The closest you'll get to the real thing this close to a capital city.Visitors can pay for a lift pass to use the slopes. Equipment hire available.
Indoor Climbing arena. Also has soft play for the little people.
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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
Indoor Climbing arena. Also has soft play for the little people.
Muirfield
Duncur RoadWorld Famous Golf Course
Dalhousie Castle and Aqueous Spa
Falconry display. Spa. Restaurant. Local wedding venue,
Getting Around
Eskbank station
Train station
National Trains will arrive into Waverley station. Connect to Eskbank station.
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Waverley Railway Station
National Trains will arrive into Waverley station. Connect to Eskbank station.
Airport is 25-45 mins from house depending on traffic.
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Edinburgh Airport
Airport is 25-45 mins from house depending on traffic.
Glasgow Airport
Arts & Culture
Fantastic for all ages but especially excellent section for babies and children. Look for the sensory room.
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National Museum of Scotland
Fantastic for all ages but especially excellent section for babies and children. Look for the sensory room.
Festivalteatern
13-29 Nicolson StEdinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdMining Museum station
Spectacular outdoor sculpture gallery with parking, cafe.
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Jupiter Artland
Spectacular outdoor sculpture gallery with parking, cafe.
Museum of rail travel. Also possible to see Steam Special Trains in action.
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Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway station
Union StreetMuseum of rail travel. Also possible to see Steam Special Trains in action.
Brilliant collection of aircraft set in hangers in wide open space. Board Concorde for a taste of 1980s extravagance. Great open spaces for little ones to blow off steam too.
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Nationalmuseum för flyg
B1347Brilliant collection of aircraft set in hangers in wide open space. Board Concorde for a taste of 1980s extravagance. Great open spaces for little ones to blow off steam too.
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a unique 18th century mill village sitting alongside the picturesque River Clyde less than one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Visitors can see recreated millworkers’ houses, historic working machinery and the nearby ‘Falls of Clyde’ waterfalls. There’s a Mill Shop selling locally made textiles, welcoming Mill Café and the 4-star New Lanark Mill Hotel.
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New Lanark Visitor Centre
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a unique 18th century mill village sitting alongside the picturesque River Clyde less than one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Visitors can see recreated millworkers’ houses, historic working machinery and the nearby ‘Falls of Clyde’ waterfalls. There’s a Mill Shop selling locally made textiles, welcoming Mill Café and the 4-star New Lanark Mill Hotel.