Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo is a well-established zoological park in Edinburgh boasting a wide variety of animals such as penguins, koalas, and chimpanzees, with both indoor and outdoor exhibits, interactive research centres, and facilities. It is one of Scotland's top paid tourist attractions renowned for its conservation efforts and engaging visitor experiences.

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Roslin Retreats - Roslin Chapel Cottage

This charming two-bedroom stone cottage is located in the historic village of Roslin near Edinburgh, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with a cosy atmosphere and a shared garden with patio and barbecue.

3 miles from Castle Law

Castle Law is an Iron Age hill fort located in the Pentland Hills, Midlothian, Scotland. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of defensive earthworks, ditches, and timber palisades with views over the surrounding landscape including the Firth of Forth. The site is free to visit but is on active sheep pasture and near a military firing range, requiring caution with dogs.

The Horsemill

Set in extensive grounds in rural Fife, this spacious ground-floor semi-detached holiday home offers a relaxing and comfortable base with countryside surroundings and easy access to nearby towns and outdoor activities.

Paddockhall Cottages - Strathspey

This accommodation is a rural property set on a working farm in West Lothian countryside, surrounded by farmland with scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Near Kinneil House

Kinneil House is a historic 16th-century house located in Bo'ness, Scotland, featuring notable mural paintings and remnants of the Antonine Wall including the only visible Roman fortlet remains. The house combines indoor historic interiors and outdoor archaeological sites, with a rich history involving the Hamilton family and figures like James Watt. It is a site of both cultural heritage and Roman history.

Broomrigg Farmhouse

Broomrigg Farmhouse is a spacious and characterful country house in East Lothian, offering a family-friendly retreat set in a peaceful countryside location with views over rolling fields.

Near Ormiston Market Cross

Ormiston Cross is a historic medieval mercat cross dating from around 1450, situated in the 1700s planned village of Ormiston in Scotland, representing one of the few surviving crosses of its kind in the country.

Paddockhall Cottages- Veleta

This holiday home is set on a working farm in West Lothian countryside near Linlithgow, offering a peaceful rural retreat with extensive walks from the doorstep and nearby historic sites.

2 miles from Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle is a historic 15th-century fortress on the Firth of Forth near the village of Blackness, Scotland. Visitors can explore its extensive outdoor fortifications known for advanced artillery defenses, its distinctive ship-like shape, and its rich history as a royal palace, prison, and garrison. The castle is also notable for its appearances in film and TV.

Cosy Neuk

Cosy two-bedroom cottage in Peebles combining traditional features with modern comforts, set in a peaceful location ideal for couples, friends, or small families with access to bike storage and nearby outdoor activities.

2 miles from Cross Kirk, Peebles

An ancient holy site featuring the remains of a 13th-century church known as the Cross Kirk, notable for its historic western doorway and association with St Nicholas.

Cardy

A purpose-built lodge designed for accessibility with disability-friendly features, located in the scenic East Neuk of Fife, near quaint fishing villages and historic sites, with a peaceful garden and views over the Firth of Forth.

Near The Mercat Shopping Centre

The Mercat Shopping Centre is a large indoor shopping mall in Kirkcaldy, Fife, offering over 60 stores and extensive retail space across two phases of development.

Located in Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy, known as The Lang Toun, is a historic town on the east coast of Scotland offering a pedestrian-friendly town center with rich cultural heritage including museums, theatres, parks, and annual markets. It is served by a railway station and local public transport, featuring riverside and seaside scenery.

2 miles from Castlelaw Hill Fort

Castlelaw Hill Fort is an Iron Age defensive site featuring three rings of ramparts and an earth house, set in the scenic Pentland Hills near Edinburgh. Visitors can explore historical earthworks outdoors.

Paddockhall Cottages - Speed The Plough

This three-bedroom luxury cottage is situated just outside the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow near Edinburgh, set on a working farm with views over garden and fields, featuring en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan living area with a wood burner, and suitable for families or small groups.

2 miles from Kellie Castle & Garden

Kellie Castle in Fife combines medieval and Victorian architectural styles with extensively restored interiors and a beautiful Arts & Crafts garden featuring organic produce and themed borders. The venue offers food refreshments, plant sales, and welcomes dogs.

Inzievar - Inzievar

A detached bungalow holiday home in a secluded woodland setting near Culross and Dunfermline, with countryside views and easy access to nature walks, providing a peaceful and rural retreat suitable for families and nature lovers.

3 miles from Dollar Glen

Dollar Glen is a scenic valley in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, known for its natural beauty including plants, a stream, and small waterfalls. It offers outdoor walking routes for visitors in a picturesque Highland fault area.

3 miles from The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Cowden Garden is a historic Japanese garden inspired by early 20th-century exploration, featuring woodland paths, a children's play area, craft cabin, and a pond, with refreshments available. Access is free for RHS members on selected days.

Paddockhall Cottages - Mayflower

This accommodation is a three-bedroom purpose-built holiday home near the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, comfortably accommodating six guests with countryside and garden views and a relaxed atmosphere.

2 miles from House of the Binns

The House of the Binns is a 17th-century historic mansion and estate in West Lothian, Scotland, featuring notable Scottish baronial architecture, extensive parkland with a folly tower, and collections reflecting the Dalyell family's history. Visitors can explore both indoor historic rooms and outdoor gardens and walks.

Near Gosford House

Gosford House is an impressive neo-classical mansion located in East Lothian, set on extensive coast and parkland. Visitors can tour the elegant interiors featuring architectural history and family collections, with partial wheelchair access on the lower level. The grounds and ponds add to the outdoor experience, complemented by free parking and proximity to coastal views.

3 miles from Aberdour Castle

Aberdour Castle in Fife is a historic castle with parts dating from 1200, featuring medieval to Renaissance architecture, terraced gardens, and a walled garden. Visitors can explore the castle ruins, roofed 17th-century wing with painted ceilings, and extensive outdoor gardens with views over the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. Managed by Historic Environment Scotland, it offers a blend of indoor and outdoor heritage experiences.

2 miles from Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace is a historic ruined palace in Scotland, once a principal royal residence in the 15th and 16th centuries, now a visitor attraction managed by Historic Environment Scotland offering tours and adjacent historic site access.

2 miles from Westquarter Dovecot

A well-preserved historic dovecot originally used to house pigeons for a Scottish estate, featuring a notable heraldic panel from the 1600s and visible from a modern housing estate setting.

2 miles from Chesters Hill Fort

Chesters Hill Fort is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort in East Lothian, Scotland, featuring ancient ramparts, ditches, and roundhouse remains, managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Heart of Scotland Holidays - The Kennel

A cosy and homely holiday home set within the walled garden of a Grade B Listed house in central Scotland, offering a laid-back private retreat surrounded by nature with wildlife and convenient access to nearby towns and amenities.

Heart of Scotland Holidays - The Boathouse

A unique nautical-themed glamping property set in the walled garden of the Grade B Listed Kinneil House near Falkirk, offering a calm and scenic retreat in Central Scotland suitable for families and pet owners.

Ploughman's Rest

Ploughman’s Rest is a characterful two-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful grounds of Winkston Farmhouse near Peebles, blending traditional rural charm with modern comforts and ideal for bikers and nature lovers.

3 miles from Portmore Gardens

Portmore Gardens is an extensive outdoor garden in Peebles known for its Victorian glasshouses, herbaceous borders, and varied garden areas including water and woodland walks. It offers mostly wheelchair accessible paths and free parking with an entry fee supporting charity.

The Mansion House at Kirkhill

Kirkhill House is a historic mansion set on 30 acres of gardens and farmlands near Edinburgh, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat with spacious traditional rooms and extensive grounds.

Near Preston Hall

Preston Hall is a Grade A listed Palladian mansion in Midlothian, featuring original architectural design, historic interiors, a restored 18th century walled garden, and extensive parklands for visitors to explore.

Bothy Cottage

The Bothy at Winkston Farmhouse is a cosy one-bedroom cottage located in the peaceful grounds of Winkston Farmhouse near Peebles, suitable for couples or solo travellers and featuring secure bike storage, drying facilities, and a laid-back atmosphere for outdoor enthusiasts.

Salmon Leap Lodge

Salmon Leap Lodge is a detached lodge located in a rural setting near the conservation village of Dollar, suitable for a romantic escape or small group, with an open plan living area and access to an enclosed garden with decking.

Near Dollar Glen

Dollar Glen offers scenic woodland walks, tumbling waterfalls, and the historic ruins of Castle Campbell in the Ochil Hills. This natural site is a designated area of special scientific interest known for its diverse wildlife and unique lichen species.

2 miles from Arniston House

Arniston House is a magnificent William Adam Palladian mansion set in a large estate near Edinburgh, offering guided tours, beautiful gardens, and rich historical and family heritage.

Homelands - Drummochy

A wheelchair accessible self-catering lodge in the East Neuk village of Lundin Links, set in mature woodlands with panoramic views and designed to support guests with disabilities and long term health conditions.

Colzium Farmhouse

Colzium Farmhouse is a large renovated estate house located near the Pentlands, surrounded by rural land and suitable for groups of up to 21 guests, offering a peaceful countryside retreat within driving distance of Edinburgh and other nearby cities.

Near Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock is a Roman-era weather-worn carving on a rocky outcrop by the Firth of Forth near Cramond, situated in an important habitat for waders and winterfowl.

The Stables

The Stables is a five-bedroom holiday accommodation located on the expansive and private Harburn Estate, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with views of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and parkland in a charming historic stable building setting.

Carribber Beech

A mid-terraced cottage located near Linlithgow offering scenic views over Carribber Loch and woodland, providing a peaceful and family-friendly countryside retreat with outdoor space, shared hot tub, fishing, and easy access to nearby towns and attractions.

2 miles from Five Sisters Zoo

Five Sisters Zoo is a rescue-focused zoological park in West Calder, Scotland, known for housing rescued exotic animals including lions, bears, and lemurs, set in a spacious outdoor environment with a focus on animal welfare and family-friendly experiences.

Located in Livingston

Livingston is a large new town in West Lothian, Scotland, known for its planned urban layout, extensive shopping centers, cultural amenities including an arts centre and museums, and its role as a technology and industrial hub. It blends historical heritage with modern development in a walkable town centre accessible by rail and public transport.

Old Inzievar Cottage

This detached holiday cottage is set in a secluded rural woodland on a working farm estate near Dunfermline, with a cosy atmosphere and private garden, providing a peaceful retreat with access to outdoor activities and nearby historic attractions.

2 miles from Culross

Culross is a historic village in Fife, Scotland, known for its well-preserved 16th and 17th-century buildings including Culross Palace and Culross Abbey, along with its rich mining and salt panning history. It is a popular destination with heritage architecture and has served as a filming location for various films and TV series.

Paddockhall Cottages - The Haymakers

A countryside cottage set on a working farm in West Lothian offering views of surrounding farmland, suitable for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, featuring a homely and peaceful atmosphere with countryside immersion.

Winton Holidays - Winton Cottage

Winton Cottage is a spacious luxury self-catering country house set within the tranquil Winton Castle Estate near Edinburgh, surrounded by mature gardens and woodlands offering a peaceful countryside retreat for larger groups and families.

The Lodge

This studio apartment is a cosy and contemporary couple's retreat set in a private riverside location near the historic conservation village of West Linton, offering peace and quiet with scenic countryside surroundings.

The Parlour

This traditional Scottish countryside cottage offers a cosy, private retreat with historic charm and views of Tinto Hill, suitable for couples and located near local outdoor activities and scenic countryside.

Bridge End Lodge

Bridge End Lodge is a detached holiday lodge in a small holiday park near the conservation village of Dollar, set in rural countryside with views of the Ochil Hills and close to natural and historic sites.

Near Castle Campbell

Castle Campbell is a medieval castle in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, overlooking the town of Dollar. It served as the historic seat of the earls and dukes of Argyll from the 15th to 19th centuries and is managed by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument with notable gardens and historic ruins to explore.

Eilean Donan

This accommodation is a wheelchair-accessible holiday cottage set in a tranquil rural location overlooking open farmland, near Edinburgh with easy train access, featuring ground-floor living and sleeping areas, a garden with sitting-out area and BBQ, and private onsite parking.

Nether Auchlinsky Cottage

Nether Auchlinsky Cottage is a modern four-bedroom bungalow set in the tranquil Glendevon valley amidst the Ochil Hills, offering a peaceful rural retreat in Central Scotland with scenic surroundings and a private garden courtyard.

2 miles from Penicuik Estate

Penicuik Estate is a rural retreat near Edinburgh featuring grand Palladian architecture, historic landscapes, and parkland. Visitors can explore Old Penicuik House and its grounds, with opportunities for exclusive events and enjoying nature.

Devin Lodge

Devin Lodge is a ground-floor accommodation set on the banks of the River Devon near the village of Dollar, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat suitable for families and pet lovers, with a homely and leisurely atmosphere.