News from Midlothian Tourism

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Keep up to date with your favourite Midlothian attractions and find out what's happening in the area during every season.

Sundown Adventures at Go Ape Dalkeith

1 October 2025

For the first time, Go Ape Dalkeith hosts a Sundown activity in Scotland. Winter suddenly got brighter! Experience tree top thrills in a whole new
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Apple Pressing Weekends at Penicuik Storehouse

9 September 2025

20th & 21st September and 25th & 26th October. The apple pressing season is here and here are the key dates for the apple pressing
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Halloween at Dalkeith Country Park

27 August 2025

This October, Dalkeith Country Park is your Halloween haunt. Venture into The Spooky Wood at Fort Douglas or get creative at Restoration Yard’s Wicked Workshops
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Bee Keeping for Beginners at Newbattle Abbey

25 August 2025

Join the Beekeeping for Beginners course this September at Newbattle Beekeepers Association (on the college grounds)! Discover the ancient art of beekeeping and learn: 🌼How
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Vogrie Pogrie 12 – 15 September 2025

19 August 2025

Festival of CREATIVITY AND CURIOUS HAPPENINGS. Vogrie Pogrie brings together over 150 artists for a weekend of unforgettable performances and activities Line up of festivities
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FROM PIT TO PITCH: A STORY OF COAL SEAMS AND FOOTBALL DREAMS

18 July 2025

New exhibition opens today ( July 18 2025). National Mining Museum Scotland has officially opened From Pit to Pitch, a compelling new exhibition that explores
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Summer at Dalkeith Country Park

7 July 2025

Don’t miss all that Dalkeith Country Park has to offer this summer A park like no other – discover its heritage stories and historic roots,
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Explore Midlothian

4 July 2025

Pick your path – with these inspirational new videos and holiday ideas! Locate in Midlothian is excited to launch a vibrant new series of films
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New itineraries and trails in Midlothian

19 May 2025

We are delighted to launch a new array of trails and itineraries in Midlothian. For days away, fun with friends and making great memories. The
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Archery Tag at Go Ape

19 May 2025

All set for archery tag at GO Ape Archery Tag is perfect for team building, parties or the most epic vs battle. Minimum groups of
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Scottish Furniture Makers Exhibition @ Dalkeith Palace

12 May 2025

Dates are set for Scotland’s annual furniture makers show. With over 20 top designers this is Scotland’s biggest show of its kind. The annual exhibition
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First VEX Go Expo in Scotland Brings Robotics and STEM to National Mining Museum Scotland

3 April 2025

The inaugural VEX Go Expo Scotland took place on 3rd April at National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange, where eight primary schools from across Midlothian gathered
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What is on this Easter holiday?

31 March 2025

From fun activties outdoors at Vogrie Country Park to local library craft events to the wealth of places to visit and spend time all year
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Roslin Remembered : An online exhibition from the Bryce Collection

28 March 2025

A new online exhibition has been launched featuring forty historic photographs of the Midlothian village of Roslin. The photographs, part of The Bryce Collection, include
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Host your next event at Newbattle Abbey College

20 March 2025

Step into a world of history at Newbattle Abbey College, where stunning spaces and enchanting surroundings create the perfect backdrop for any event. Whether you’re
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Farms & Folk Market at Glencorse Centre

7 March 2025

New Farmer’s market at the Glencorse Centre. The first one will take place on Saturday 12 April at the Glencorse Community Centre with a variety
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Events at Dalkeith Palace in 2025

16 January 2025

There is going to be a packed programme of events at Dalkeith Palace this year. The 2025 plan includes exhibitions, tours and events including Dalkeithphoto
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Tourism training for Midlothian Tourism and Hospitality Businesses

7 November 2024

Tourism businesses across Midlothian have a unique opportunity to take part in a renowned training programme, organised by Midlothian Tourism Forum. The three-day bespoke course,
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Melville Golf Centre… introducing Angry Birds!

24 September 2024

Fans of the games and fun at Melville Golf Centre will be delighted to hear about the next development – Angry Birds. A fun for
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Rosslyn Castle major restoration complete.

30 July 2024

Rosslyn Chapel Trust is delighted to announce the completion of a major ‘once in a generation’ programme of restoration and repair at Rosslyn Castle, one
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Family Days Out by Train- Kids for a quid

30 June 2024

Travel by public transport within Midlothian for great family days out this summer What can you do if you take the Borders Railway train from
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Guided Tours of Newbattle Abbey College

3 June 2024

There are new tours available of the historic Newbattle College the last Friday of every month starting in June. A unique, insider experience Learn about
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CAKEHOUSE CLASSES AT THE SECRET HERB GARDEN CAFE

9 May 2024

New for 2024, cake making classes on throughout the summer at the fantastic Secret Herb Garden Cafe! Whether you are a cake making novice or
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Rosslyn Chapel and The Da Vinci Code Effect !

18 March 2024

Da Vinci Code impact at Rosslyn Chapel – 21 years after publication Visitors to Rosslyn Chapel, in Midlothian, are still strongly influenced by its role
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