It's common knowledge that spending a little time surrounded by trees and plants can improve your energy levels. If walking around town has worn you out, Dalkeith Country Park is a perfect place to pause and recharge your batteries.

This recreation and green space is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Dalkeith. But Dalkeith Country Park isn't the only drawcard in the area. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, and Princes Street Gardens are some other worthwhile sights nearby.

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The Scotsman Hotel

Old Town Edinburgh

$858

per person

Jan 16 - Jan 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)

Great hotel. Pricy but the rooms were spacious and very nice. Lots of construction going on in the area but in an old town that obviously happens. We did not hear anything construction noise from our room.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Rusacks St Andrews

$1,145

per person

Dec 7 - Dec 12

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (395 reviews)

Great stay. Excellent location

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbeyhill

$1,396

per person

Nov 25 - Nov 30

found 12 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)

Right next to Holyrood Castle with a view of the castle and Arthur's Seat right out my window.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

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Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

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