Summer Nature Escapes with the Family from Edinburgh

Escape to Nature with the City in Reach

The perfect summer staycation combines the luxuries of a city break with the relaxation of a nature escape! Edinburgh is perfectly poised, offering a lot to see and do with the family. And when you want to escape the city buzz, there’s everything from unspoilt beaches to enchanting lochs and picturesque hill trails. It simply cannot get better! Here’s our list of places to visit while staying at  The Knight Residence or Braid Apartments by Mansley, in Edinburgh.

Beaches

Edinburgh and the Lothians have some wonderful beaches within easy reach.  From Portobello beach a couple of miles east of the City Centre to beautiful North Berwick, about an hour’s drive away, there are some brilliant beaches to be found. ( Photo Credit: PublicDominPictures)

Out top picks:

• – Portobello Beach
• – Cramond Island
• – Yellowcraig Beach
• – North Berwick( Milsey Bay and  West Bay)
• – Tyninghame Beach
• – Silver Sands

The pentlands and Lammermuir Hills

The Pentland Hills rise just south of Edinburgh, within the city boundaries and provide excellent hillwalking within easy reach. Don’t miss the Instagram worthy views of the Scottish capital from Allermuir Hill.  Further down the range there  are some  fantastic ridge-walking trails  along Carnethy Hill, Scald Law and the Kips.

Lammermuir Hill provides offers walking, cycling and heritage walks, alongside wonderful viewpoints, unravelling the beautiful browns, purples and greens draped across  East Lothian. ( Photo Credit: Baz Richardson/Flickr)

Linlithgow

Not exactly an escape to nature,  but a visit to Linlithgow is not to be missed. Set in the heart of greenery and natural beauty this beautiful little historic village. The fourth Saturday of the month marks the arrival of the Farmers Market who bring a selection of the finest, local, seasonal produce.  The striking ruins of tits historic royal castle set against beautiful waters is a sight to behold. Roslynn Chapel is only half an hour’s drive away and makes for a good stop en-route to or from  Edinburgh. (Photo Credit: Visit West Lothian)