Mid Calder Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
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.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Mid Calder Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Room was clean with everything you need, food there wasn't a great choice and sadly breakfast hot food was a bit cold. Pool is great but changing rooms are icy cold! Some staff went above and beyond to be helpful others couldn't care less.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Average breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Even though I received an e-mail from Moxy via Hotels.com stating that I could check in earlier than 3 pm if rooms were available, I was told at the desk that that wasn’t true because I was not a Marriott Bonvoy member and that I needed to wait until 3 (this was at 12:30 pm). I paid 3.50 for a cup ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Everyone was so nice. Squeaky floors but that is ok. Scotland is amazing as is the staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
Breakfast was nice, staff were very helpful. Location was great, opposite train station, tram from airport, buses into city centre close by. No coffee facilities in the bedroom, but they had fresh tea and coffee and reception whenever you wanted it. Bar restaurant next door. Rooms small and cozy, ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Incredible location, five minute walk from the train station (though uphill) and right in Old Town. Place is clean and stylish, and the jail cell rooms are charming. Laundry was a plus.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid Calder
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, Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball and Tynecastle Stadium 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 Vietnam House Art Gallery. 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 Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve 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.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
