What to do

Situated within commuting distance to the old town of Edinburgh and its iconic “Edinburgh Castle”, Forthview Lodges offers visitors the opportunity to explore local heritage sites and attractions across Scotland from the comfort of our luxury lodges

What’s nearby

• Cuthill Park (2.7 miles)
• Cowden Park (4.1 miles)
• Dalkeith Country Park (4.6 miles)
• Waterfall Park (4.8 miles)
• Newbattle Complex (5 miles)
• Butterfly & Insect World (5 miles)
• Figgate Park (6 miles)
• Rosefield Park (6 miles)
• Craigmillar Castle (6 miles)

• Dalhousie Castle (8 miles)
• Palace of Holyrood House (8 miles)
• National Museum of Scotland (9 miles)
• Scottish National Gallery (9 miles)
• Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (9 miles)
• Gladstones Land (9 miles)
• The Real Mary King’s Close (9 miles)
• Edinburgh Castle (10 miles)

• Seton Sands – Longniddry Beach (4.7 miles)
• Portobello Beach (5 miles)
• Longniddry Bents Beach (6 miles)

• Lake – Dunsapie Loch (7 miles)
• Peak – Arthur’s Seat (8 miles)

• La Trattoria  (1.1 miles)
• The Brig Inn Bar & Grill (1.5 miles)
• Gurkha Bar and Restaurant (5 miles)

Edinburgh Castle

Dominating the capital’s skyline and visible from our highest vantage points, Edinburgh Castle is a must-visit for those staying at Forthview. This volcanic fortress holds centuries of royal history within its walls, from the glittering Crown Jewels to the ancient Stone of Destiny.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

During August for 3 weeks Edinburgh comes alive with a mix of events and creative energy. Whatever your choice of entertainment the “fringe” offers a mix of humour, dance, theatre, cabaret, opera, musicals and with many bars and restaurants to visit it’s the place to be in August.

Hogmany in Edinburgh

One of the top 25 world travel experiences is Hogmanay in Edinburgh under the shadow of the iconic “Edinburgh Castle”. The street party starts well before the clock strikes midnight, then join in with visitors and locals from across the globe to sing the traditional “Auld Lang Syne”.