If you want to add a bit of extra culture to your escape, put Scottish Mining Museum on your list. Check for guided tours or just browse around at your own speed.
You'll soon learn why this Dalkeith museum is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for other things to see here, Rosslyn Chapel, Musselburgh Racecourse, and Queen Margaret University are in the area too. They won't take long to get to from Scottish Mining Museum.