Guidebook for Edinburgh
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent privately owned cinema. Great evening out, more than just a movie.
161 locals recommend
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceExcellent privately owned cinema. Great evening out, more than just a movie.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadDry ski slope with cafe and other activities
Great facilities. Traditional Edinburgh hillside 18 hole course plus short 9 hole course, 3 practice greens and covered driving range.
11 locals recommend
Swanston Golf Club
111 Swanston RdGreat facilities. Traditional Edinburgh hillside 18 hole course plus short 9 hole course, 3 practice greens and covered driving range.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh
August is the Edinburgh International Festival.
Parks & Nature
Great for walks with highest peaks at 2,000ft (600m).
121 locals recommend
Pentland Hills Regional Park
Great for walks with highest peaks at 2,000ft (600m).
Food Scene
Swanston Golf Club
111 Swanston RdAlso serves coffees/cakes, breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
The Steading
118-120 Biggar RdGreat to walk there from Swanston, if it's a nice day and you've got the time.
11 locals recommend
The Flotterstone Inn
Great to walk there from Swanston, if it's a nice day and you've got the time.
Shopping
Straiton Retail Park
11 Straiton MainsOnly a few miles to the East of Swanston
Getting Around
Excellent reliable bus service. Check their website for further details on services.
11 locals recommend
Lothian Buses Ltd
55 Annandale StExcellent reliable bus service. Check their website for further details on services.