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Made up of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, Edinburgh & The Lothians is a compact area with plenty of top attractions to visit, and hidden gems to discover.
From the history and beautiful architecture of Edinburgh to the lush countryside and great attractions to be found in the Lothians, you'll find plenty of fun activities to fill your holiday in Scotland without having to travel far.
The diversity of natural and architectural landscape between city, countryside and coast across the region means there's an abundance of things to see and do. Have fun exploring them!
Chef-patron Roy Brett opened The Fishmarket Newhaven in 2018, with Ishu Mehotra heading up the team.
The Fishmarket celebrates the sea, with only the freshest, sustainable fish and seafood from today's catch, and everything cooked to order.
See them in our new video.
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Take a journey back in time and explore the region's fascinating history.
Some of the best things to do with the kids that'll keep adults entertained too!
Walk, cycle or even horse ride along Scotland's long distance route.
Make a splash and test your hand at various water activities.
Enjoy the city's vibrant art scene and get your cultural fix in the Lothians.
Be spoiled rotten with the region's amazing choice of golf course.
Wherever you look, you see green, loads of green! Relax at parks and gardens in the city and the Lothians.
Feel the wind in your hair as you explore Edinburgh & The Lothians from a different perspective.
With an extensive network of road and rail routes, and Edinburgh Airport in the heart of the region, travel to Edinburgh & The Lothians is quick and convenient from every corner of the world.
Edinburgh is a compact city and the Lothians are well connected with road and rail links, which makes exploring easy. You can get around the city centre on foot, by bike, by tram or use the extensive bus network, while the surrounding towns and villages in the Lothians are connected by regular bus and rail links. There are also several park and ride services, or you can hail a taxi.
Get friendly, local advice for your trip at Edinburgh iCentre, located on the historic Royal Mile.
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These attractions are accredited iKnow partners and can give you local information.
