Lewis’ guidebook
Food scene
From restaurants to takeaways, I have included a range of food recommendations to suit all types of budgets.
This gastro style pub is a great place for food within the cosy restaurant or a quick coffee at their recently opened café.
The Sun Inn sits in view of Newbattle Viaduct, a grand piece of historic engineering that carries the Borders Railway line over the River South Esk in Newtongrange. The viaduct was re-opened in 2015 following the railway line being reinstated.
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The Sun Inn
Lothian BridgeThis gastro style pub is a great place for food within the cosy restaurant or a quick coffee at their recently opened café.
The Sun Inn sits in view of Newbattle Viaduct, a grand piece of historic engineering that carries the Borders Railway line over the River South Esk in Newtongrange. The viaduct was re-opened in 2015 following the railway line being reinstated.
Overlooking the beautiful River Esk in the tranquil conservation village of Lasswade in Midlothian, the Paper Mill is an airy, natural wood restaurant and bar with terrace, situated within a historic former paper mill. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a range of modern European fare made from local produce.
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The Paper Mill
2-4 Westmill RdOverlooking the beautiful River Esk in the tranquil conservation village of Lasswade in Midlothian, the Paper Mill is an airy, natural wood restaurant and bar with terrace, situated within a historic former paper mill. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a range of modern European fare made from local produce.
Stop for some coffee and cake within a beautiful setting. The highly reviewed café also serves a range of soups, sandwiches and desserts using locally sourced produce within a very modest kitchen.
The café sits within the grounds of Penicuik House, a former grand estate house with only the shell of the building now surviving. The 18th-century palladian mansion was built on the site of an earlier house by Sir James Clerk, 3rd Baronet. It was destroyed by a major fire in 1899 and a major restoration was completed in 2014 by G Brown Stonemasons.
After dropping the car at the parking area, the café is a short walk through the beautiful grounds. Within such a breathtaking setting, it is one of the best kept secrets in the area.
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Penicuik House
Stop for some coffee and cake within a beautiful setting. The highly reviewed café also serves a range of soups, sandwiches and desserts using locally sourced produce within a very modest kitchen.
The café sits within the grounds of Penicuik House, a former grand estate house with only the shell of the building now surviving. The 18th-century palladian mansion was built on the site of an earlier house by Sir James Clerk, 3rd Baronet. It was destroyed by a major fire in 1899 and a major restoration was completed in 2014 by G Brown Stonemasons.
After dropping the car at the parking area, the café is a short walk through the beautiful grounds. Within such a breathtaking setting, it is one of the best kept secrets in the area.
Longniddry Inn
6 Main StreetA small and cosy coffee shop situated within a converted smiddy. On offer is a range of good coffee, delicious scones with homemade jam, scrummy cakes and a variety of sandwiches. The is a hot option of homemade soup.
A suntrap seating area is at the front of the shop for those warm afternoons for which this area of East Lothian is famous for.
The village of Tyninghame is very attractive and the beach is close by.
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Tyninghame Country Store
Main StreetA small and cosy coffee shop situated within a converted smiddy. On offer is a range of good coffee, delicious scones with homemade jam, scrummy cakes and a variety of sandwiches. The is a hot option of homemade soup.
A suntrap seating area is at the front of the shop for those warm afternoons for which this area of East Lothian is famous for.
The village of Tyninghame is very attractive and the beach is close by.
North Berwick Fry
11 Quality StGreywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
MuirfieldCaprice Restaurant
198 High StThe Bonnie Badger is a stylish, welcoming hotel with a pub, restaurant, rooms and garden created by husband and wife team, Tom & Michaela Kitchin and the team behind Kitchin Group.
The restaurant is within the heart of East Lothian's coastal village of Gullane.
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The Bonnie Badger
Main StreetThe Bonnie Badger is a stylish, welcoming hotel with a pub, restaurant, rooms and garden created by husband and wife team, Tom & Michaela Kitchin and the team behind Kitchin Group.
The restaurant is within the heart of East Lothian's coastal village of Gullane.
An Indian restaurant and takeaway, serving good quality food at a reasonable price. You are ensured a warm welcome by friendly staff.
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Memories Of India
4 Newtonloan TollAn Indian restaurant and takeaway, serving good quality food at a reasonable price. You are ensured a warm welcome by friendly staff.
Sightseeing
This is a stunning destination with the park home to the award-winning Restoration Yard Store, Restaurant, Coffee Bar and Wellbeing Lab plus Fort Douglas Adventure Play Park.
Enjoy brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in the restaurant, a play in Fort Douglas or shop Restoration Yard's beautiful collections from fashion to homeware, stationary, books, kids, accessories, menswear, kids toys, furniture and more.
Pick up a map and head out on one of the many waymarked walking trails along the river and in ancient woodlands.
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Dalkeith þjóðgarður
Via King's GateThis is a stunning destination with the park home to the award-winning Restoration Yard Store, Restaurant, Coffee Bar and Wellbeing Lab plus Fort Douglas Adventure Play Park.
Enjoy brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in the restaurant, a play in Fort Douglas or shop Restoration Yard's beautiful collections from fashion to homeware, stationary, books, kids, accessories, menswear, kids toys, furniture and more.
Pick up a map and head out on one of the many waymarked walking trails along the river and in ancient woodlands.
There are 11.5 miles of signed countryside paths through woodlands and the Tyne Valley at this beautiful park.
Information is shown on panels in the park and on a map which is available either from the park ranger or downloadable from the Midlothian Council website.
The park is also home to the Tree Top Café, an eighteen hole Footgolf course and a large adventure play park with picnic areas and open lawns.
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Vogrie Country Park
There are 11.5 miles of signed countryside paths through woodlands and the Tyne Valley at this beautiful park.
Information is shown on panels in the park and on a map which is available either from the park ranger or downloadable from the Midlothian Council website.
The park is also home to the Tree Top Café, an eighteen hole Footgolf course and a large adventure play park with picnic areas and open lawns.
This is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe. The highly rated visitor attraction is a twice winner of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions "Best Visitor Experience" Award.
Visitors to the museum will marvel at the sheer size of the place, be astounded by the engineering brilliance behind all the machinery and retrace the footsteps of the thousands of miners that plied their trade within Newtongrange through the many interactive exhibitions.
There is also a café which serves fresh food daily and a gift shop with bespoke souvenirs. Knowledgeable and personable guided tours are also available. Audio tour and self-guided options in English, Deutsch and Français.
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Þjóðminjasafn Skoska Bergmála
This is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe. The highly rated visitor attraction is a twice winner of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions "Best Visitor Experience" Award.
Visitors to the museum will marvel at the sheer size of the place, be astounded by the engineering brilliance behind all the machinery and retrace the footsteps of the thousands of miners that plied their trade within Newtongrange through the many interactive exhibitions.
There is also a café which serves fresh food daily and a gift shop with bespoke souvenirs. Knowledgeable and personable guided tours are also available. Audio tour and self-guided options in English, Deutsch and Français.
Set in 125 acres of spectacular grounds, this 19th century stately home is Scotland's national centre for adult residential education.
Join a guided tour and hear the enchanting story of Newbattle Abbey from the 12th century to present day.
This is a very popular sport with local dog walkers.
Newbattle Abbey College
Newbattle RoadSet in 125 acres of spectacular grounds, this 19th century stately home is Scotland's national centre for adult residential education.
Join a guided tour and hear the enchanting story of Newbattle Abbey from the 12th century to present day.
This is a very popular sport with local dog walkers.
A large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular a facade of faceted stonework in an Italian Renaissance style. Mary Queen of Scots attended a wedding here.
The courtyard is fully accessible. Access to areas leading from there depends on the visitor's mobility as each room and cellar has up to three steps leading to it. Carved stonework around fireplaces and doorways offers a hands-on experience.
The castle is only open during the summer months and closed between October to March.
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Crichton Castle
A large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular a facade of faceted stonework in an Italian Renaissance style. Mary Queen of Scots attended a wedding here.
The courtyard is fully accessible. Access to areas leading from there depends on the visitor's mobility as each room and cellar has up to three steps leading to it. Carved stonework around fireplaces and doorways offers a hands-on experience.
The castle is only open during the summer months and closed between October to March.
Enter one of Scotland's most curious heritage sites. It is an archeological mystery that has baffled investigators for over 300 years.
Gilmerton Cove is a series of chambers and passageways lying hidden beneath the streets on the South side of Edinburgh. There are guided tours which help you to unravel the mysteries of this strange mysterious labyrinth.
Please note this attraction is by appointment only. Advance booking is essential.
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Gilmerton Cove
16 Drum StEnter one of Scotland's most curious heritage sites. It is an archeological mystery that has baffled investigators for over 300 years.
Gilmerton Cove is a series of chambers and passageways lying hidden beneath the streets on the South side of Edinburgh. There are guided tours which help you to unravel the mysteries of this strange mysterious labyrinth.
Please note this attraction is by appointment only. Advance booking is essential.
Drinking scene
A nice local pub, serving a range of guest beers and ales. Typical bar meals are also available with good deals normally available. The pub quiz on a Thursday evening is very well attended and a good laugh.
Justinlees Inn
1-5 Dalhousie RdA nice local pub, serving a range of guest beers and ales. Typical bar meals are also available with good deals normally available. The pub quiz on a Thursday evening is very well attended and a good laugh.
This pub has been serving the community of Newtongrange since 1899. It has the a large listed horseshoe bar which holds 200 people. Food can be enjoyed in the bar where full Sky Sports and BT sport package can be viewed. The Lamproom restaurant offer a great choice of food with great service. Food is also served on certain days and evenings.
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The Dean Tavern
80 Main StThis pub has been serving the community of Newtongrange since 1899. It has the a large listed horseshoe bar which holds 200 people. Food can be enjoyed in the bar where full Sky Sports and BT sport package can be viewed. The Lamproom restaurant offer a great choice of food with great service. Food is also served on certain days and evenings.
Amenities
A 24 hour supermarket for all the essentials you could require. There are also a Costa Coffee, McDonald's Restaurant and petrol filling station onsite.
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Tesco Superstore
Bonnyrigg RoadA 24 hour supermarket for all the essentials you could require. There are also a Costa Coffee, McDonald's Restaurant and petrol filling station onsite.
Fort Kinnaird is an outdoor shopping centre located in the south-east of Edinburgh with over 70 top branded and high street Edinburgh shops, restaurants, cafes and cinema.
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Fort Kinnaird Retail Park
Fort Kinnaird is an outdoor shopping centre located in the south-east of Edinburgh with over 70 top branded and high street Edinburgh shops, restaurants, cafes and cinema.