Visitor attractions
Sport
Midlothian hosts Europe's longest artificial ski slope at Midlothian Snowsports Centre.
Fishing or golf is available in some of Scotland's finest golf courses and reservoirs.
Castles
The imposing Crichton Castle is also based in Midlothian, as is Newbattle Abbey and number of local castles - such as Dalhousie Castle now offering everything from luxury accommodation to spa treatments.
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel is an outstanding example of 15th century gothic architecture. Founded in 1446, this beautiful building is still used today as a place of worship by locals.
The chapel has found fame in the controversial book and film, "The Da Vinci Code".
Scottish Mining Museum
Midlothian's Scottish Mining Museum is set in the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery
The Mining Museum is a five star visitor attraction housing the story of coal for Scotland and was winner of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions Best Visitor Experience 2009.
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World
Visit Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World based at Dobbies Garden World and stroll through an indoor rainforest.
You will see free-flying exotic butterflies, lizards, giant snakes, poisonous frogs, locusts and glow-in-the-dark scorpions.
Business
Midlothian is ideal for your business tourism needs easily accessible, cost effective and unique:
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