Roslin in Midlothian, seven miles south of Edinburgh, is famous as the birthplace of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal - thanks to Edinburgh University's Roslin Institute - and the home of 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, which was catapulted to worldwide attention by Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. Roslin can be reached by car in around half an hour.Roslin in Midlothian, seven miles south of Edinburgh, is famous as the birthplace of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal - thanks to Edinburgh University's Roslin Institute - and the home of 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, which was catapulted to worldwide attention by Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. Roslin can be reached by car in around half an hour.
Roslin in Midlothian, seven miles south of Edinburgh, is famous as the birthplace of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal - thanks to Edinburgh University's Roslin Institute - and the home of 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, which was catapulted to worldwide attention by Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. Roslin can be reached by car in around half an hour.

Edinburgh villages: 12 of the loveliest villages near Edinburgh that are perfect for a day trip

There are many beautiful villages near Edinburgh.
By Ian Swanson
Published 24th Feb 2024, 17:22 GMT

Edinburgh is famous for its beauty and features on travel bucket lists around the world as a result.

But Edinburgh’s appeal should not be allowed to overshadow the many attractive villages within easy reach of the city. Across the Lothians, over in Fife and down in the Borders there are many beautiful places to visit. Here are a few you might want to explore.

Humbie is a rural hamlet in East Lothian, roughly ten miles south-west of Haddington. The area has a population of only a few hundred people and was once an old-settlement formerly part of the Barony of Keith. The parish has a rich history with a local church dating back to the 18th century and Haide Castle (Keith Marischal country house) which was built during the 14th century. Humbie is just over a half an hour drive from Edinburgh.

5. Humbie

Humbie is a rural hamlet in East Lothian, roughly ten miles south-west of Haddington. The area has a population of only a few hundred people and was once an old-settlement formerly part of the Barony of Keith. The parish has a rich history with a local church dating back to the 18th century and Haide Castle (Keith Marischal country house) which was built during the 14th century. Humbie is just over a half an hour drive from Edinburgh. Photo: JPIMedia

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Over the Forth in Fife, Culross is a historic village which has seen the National Trust help restore many of its crumbling buildings back to their original condition in recent years. Culross has also recently found fame from featuring in the popular television series 'Outlander'. It takes about 50 minutes to travel by car to Culross from Edinburgh.

6. Culross

Over the Forth in Fife, Culross is a historic village which has seen the National Trust help restore many of its crumbling buildings back to their original condition in recent years. Culross has also recently found fame from featuring in the popular television series 'Outlander'. It takes about 50 minutes to travel by car to Culross from Edinburgh. Photo: JPIMedia

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Limekilns is an attractive little village in Fife, slightly to the west of the Forth Road Bridge and on the north shore of the River Forth. In the 1300s, Limekilns acted as the main port for Fife's Dunfermline just a few miles to the north. In the past the village has been home to many industries including shipbuilding and brewing. From Edinburgh, Limekilns is about a half an hour drive.

7. Limekilns

Limekilns is an attractive little village in Fife, slightly to the west of the Forth Road Bridge and on the north shore of the River Forth. In the 1300s, Limekilns acted as the main port for Fife's Dunfermline just a few miles to the north. In the past the village has been home to many industries including shipbuilding and brewing. From Edinburgh, Limekilns is about a half an hour drive. Photo: JPIMedia

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Winchburgh in West Lothian is known for its spectacular countryside. Like many West Lothian towns, Winchburgh had a thriving shale oil industry in the 19th century, remnants of the mines can be seen in the form of distinctive red hill formations across the landscape. The brick rows of miners' cottages can also still be found in Winchburgh, although now converted into modern homes. From Edinburgh it takes just under an hour to reach Winchburgh.

8. Winchburgh

Winchburgh in West Lothian is known for its spectacular countryside. Like many West Lothian towns, Winchburgh had a thriving shale oil industry in the 19th century, remnants of the mines can be seen in the form of distinctive red hill formations across the landscape. The brick rows of miners' cottages can also still be found in Winchburgh, although now converted into modern homes. From Edinburgh it takes just under an hour to reach Winchburgh. Photo: JPIMedia

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