Mid Calder Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mid Calder
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour
Our pick of the best Mid Calder Hotel Deals
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Very comfortable beds. Excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Spotlessly clean
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Wonderful central location. Near Royal Mile and train station.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
At check in they had little fans you could use in your pod (they have 3 settings which I didn't notice). The beds comfy enough and there is free wifi and £3 towel rental. Very nice stagg. They changed me to a bottom pod.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Restaurant facilities not very appealing
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Room was very clean and comfortable, lots of room to hang clothes and draws to put stuff in, very spacious room and decent sized bathroom, parking is very limited by we managed to park in the sister hotel next door with no issues and as it’s pretty much right next door it’s not too far to carry bags. ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mid Calder
Corstorphine
Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
