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Attractions in Romannobridge & Things to Do in Romannobridge
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Neidpath Castle
(6 Miles)*
An authentic 14th century castle converted to a tower house (17th century), the erstwhile home of Fraser, Hay and Douglas families, set in a wooded gorge of the River Tweed. |
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
(8 Miles)*
Discover Dawyck's secrets as you explore its woodlands in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Borders. Over 300 years of tree planting has created one of the world's finest arboreta. |
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Moat Park Heritage Centre
(9 Miles)*
History in the Moat Park is interpreted in an unusual way; here the visitor can see a series of detailed scale models depicting archaeological sites as they would have been seen at the time of their use. |
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Greenhill Covenanters House
(9 Miles)*
Greenhill is a place where time has been made to stand still taking us back from the time when King James VI travelled south of the border to his new kingdom to the time over a century later when the two kingdoms were united. |
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Gladstone Court Victorian Street Museum
(9 Miles)*
Children of all ages can stroll along the 'real' Victorian street and visit the small shops or perhaps sit in the schoolroom to recall the not so good old days. |
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Malleny Garden
(11 Miles)*
A peaceful haven from the bustle of the nearby capital, this three-acre walled garden has a delightful collection of old-fashioned roses and fine herbaceous borders. |
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Robert Smail's Printing Works
(12 Miles)*
Step back in time at this completely restored printing works and see how printing was done at the beginning of the 20th Century. |
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Traquair House
(13 Miles)*
Visit romantic Traquair where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago and where the 'modern wings' were completed in 1680. |
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Arniston House
(13 Miles)*
Arniston is privately owned by descendants of the Dundas family who purchased the land in 1571. The present mansion house was commenced in 1726 by William Adam and completed by his son John , brother of the famous Robert, in the 1750's. |
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Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
(14 Miles)*
A large country park incorporating two previously private estates, featuring many woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas, barbecue sites and open spaces for children to run and play in. |
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Livingston's Countryside
(14 Miles)*
The Ranger Service, based at Polkemmet Country Park, offers activities, clubs and advice to the public. |
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Crichton Castle
(15 Miles)*
Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range. |
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Edinburgh Zoo
(15 Miles)*
Edinburgh Zoo is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered charity. The aim is: "to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats." |
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Dean Gallery
(16 Miles)*
The gallery has an extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art including works by Dalí, Duchamp, Ernst, Magritte, Man Ray and Miró. |
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
(16 Miles)*
The Gallery contains Scotland's finest collection of 20th-century painting, sculpture and graphic art. There is a sculpture garden and beautiful leafy grounds. |
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Perched high on an extinct volcanic outcrop, Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline with stunning views across the World Heritage listed Old and New Towns, and out to the Firth of Forth. |
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Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions
(16 Miles)*
Come and play at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions! The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live moving panorama of the city of Edinburgh. |
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National War Museum
(16 Miles)*
In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. |
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National Museum of Scotland
(16 Miles)*
The National Museum of Scotland is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The museum, which has recently undergone a £47.4 million redevelopment, offers one of the UK's best days out. |
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Gladstone's Land
(16 Miles)*
Gladstone's Land was the home of a prosperous Edinburgh merchant, Thomas Gledstanes, in the 17th century. But Gledstanes also let out parts of the building to different tenants. |
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Georgian House (Edinburgh)
(16 Miles)*
The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to escape from the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh's Old Town. |
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The Writers' Museum
(16 Miles)*
The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of scotland's great literary figures. |
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St Giles Cathedral
(16 Miles)*
When you walk through the door of St Giles' Cathedral, you are entering one of the most historic and romantic buildings in Scotland. Founded in the 1100s, this church has witnessed executions, riots and celebrations |
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National Gallery of Scotland
(17 Miles)*
The Museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism. |
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Edinburgh Dungeon
(17 Miles)*
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital's most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times...are you brave enough? |
Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Romannobridge and things to do in Romannobridge (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.
So if you're wondering what to do in Romannobridge, simply click on some of the links on this page to see detailed information on places to go.
As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Romannobridge and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Romannobridge again.
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