Conifox has lots of outdoor fun for kids of all ages and grown ups too. Have a go at a 9-hole footgolf course, pedal go-karts, kid’s pedal tractor farm, a giant jump pillow, trampolines and a rope bridge. The park offers a Christmas Experience every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December, from Friday 1 – Sunday 24 December. Visitors can enjoy a story from Mrs Claus to The Reindeer Flying School and the North Pole Post Room and much more in the 90 minute festive extravaganza. Pic Greg MacveanConifox has lots of outdoor fun for kids of all ages and grown ups too. Have a go at a 9-hole footgolf course, pedal go-karts, kid’s pedal tractor farm, a giant jump pillow, trampolines and a rope bridge. The park offers a Christmas Experience every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December, from Friday 1 – Sunday 24 December. Visitors can enjoy a story from Mrs Claus to The Reindeer Flying School and the North Pole Post Room and much more in the 90 minute festive extravaganza. Pic Greg Macvean
Conifox has lots of outdoor fun for kids of all ages and grown ups too. Have a go at a 9-hole footgolf course, pedal go-karts, kid’s pedal tractor farm, a giant jump pillow, trampolines and a rope bridge. The park offers a Christmas Experience every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December, from Friday 1 – Sunday 24 December. Visitors can enjoy a story from Mrs Claus to The Reindeer Flying School and the North Pole Post Room and much more in the 90 minute festive extravaganza. Pic Greg Macvean

The 10 best places for a day trip outside Edinburgh in December including Dunbar and New Lanark

By Jolene Campbell
Published 10th Dec 2023, 04:45 BST
Edinburgh is close to some of the most beautiful places perfect for a winter day trip.

Escape city life for the day and explore the outskirts of Edinburgh and beyond to discover some of Scotland's hidden gems.

Some of Scotland’s most interesting villages, towns, country spots and fun attractions are all located within an hour or two of Edinburgh.

If you are looking to get away from the crowds this month here’s our pick of the top places to go for a day trip. Enjoy some Christmas activities with the family or instead, opt for an adventure that offers the chance to have a complete break from all the festivities.

If you are looking to get away from the crowds this month here’s our pick of the top places to go for a day trip. Enjoy some Christmas activities with the family or instead, opt for an adventure that offers the chance to have a complete break from all the festivities.

Dalkeith country park has lots to see and do for the whole family and is ideal for a day out not too far from Edinburgh. There are plenty of walking and cycling trails around the estate, as well as activities such as archery, fishing, zorbing and ranger-led wildlife spotting.The park is also home to Restoration Yard, a shop and cafe specialising in local produce and luxury gifts.

9. Dalkeith Country Park

Dalkeith country park has lots to see and do for the whole family and is ideal for a day out not too far from Edinburgh. There are plenty of walking and cycling trails around the estate, as well as activities such as archery, fishing, zorbing and ranger-led wildlife spotting.The park is also home to Restoration Yard, a shop and cafe specialising in local produce and luxury gifts. Photo: EEN

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New Lanark world heritage site is about an hour's drive from Edinburgh. Set on a former 18th century cotton spinning mill village it has a village community of 65 households, set within a National Nature Reserve with outstanding designed landscapes and woodlands. Corra Linn is the most spectacular of the 4 New Lanark waterfalls as you walk along the Clyde Walk Way finishing at the 4th waterfall, Bonnington Linn. The Christmas experience is back for 2023 and visitors can skate on a new ice rink, situated right by the River Clyde. Also, for the first year, Christmas movies are screening in the New Lanark theatre.

10. New Lanark

New Lanark world heritage site is about an hour's drive from Edinburgh. Set on a former 18th century cotton spinning mill village it has a village community of 65 households, set within a National Nature Reserve with outstanding designed landscapes and woodlands. Corra Linn is the most spectacular of the 4 New Lanark waterfalls as you walk along the Clyde Walk Way finishing at the 4th waterfall, Bonnington Linn. The Christmas experience is back for 2023 and visitors can skate on a new ice rink, situated right by the River Clyde. Also, for the first year, Christmas movies are screening in the New Lanark theatre. Photo: vetas

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