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Colour me happy

Gore Glen

Outdoor Transport
Lovers of the great outdoors will certainly feel Depending on where you are in Midlothian,
at home in Midlothian, with over 70 parks to you could drive to Edinburgh in as little as 20
enjoy. minutes; drivers can enjoy convenient access to
the city using the A720 Bypass.
We’ve already mentioned the Penicuik House
estate, with over 23 acres of woodlands There’s a plethora of regular bus services
and walking routes to take in the splendid connecting Midlothian to Edinburgh and to
surroundings, but there are also several neighbouring towns, while train travellers can
gorgeous country parks across Midlothian, enjoy the Borders railway network, connecting
including Vogrie Country Park in Gorebridge. stations including Eskbank and Gorebridge to
With 11.5 miles of countryside paths, a cafe, an Edinburgh in around 25 minutes.
adventure area and play park, picnic areas, a
miniature railway, horse riding and much more, Food and Drink We share expert top tips to help you understand how to use colour in your home.
this lush park is a wonderful place for the whole The Paper Mill in Lasswade is a highly regarded
family to enjoy.
restaurant, set on the banks of the Esk and e’ve all been there: you spot a shade specifics of your particular property. What size
offering seasonal Scottish produce in a relaxed, of paint on someone’s Instagram is the room, what do you use it for, how do you
There’s also the well-known Dalkeith Country stylish setting. The Tuscan-inspired menu Wor here in this very magazine, and want it to feel? Most importantly, what direction
Park, a working estate owned and run by the of The Kitchen at The Restoration Yard also immediately want to douse your bedroom in does it face in, and how much light does it get?
Duke of Buccleuch. This charming park offers deserves a shout-out, while for a romantic it. But something’s off that you can’t quite put Do you want to enhance the light, or embrace
over a thousand acres, and includes some meal, it doesn’t get more spectacular than one your finger on – why doesn’t it look as nice as a cosy feel?
hugely popular family attractions, including Go of the magical Full Moon Dinners at The Secret it did online?
Ape, or the Fort Douglas Adventure Playground. Garden – why not book in for the Strawberry
You can enjoy shopping at the Restoration Moon on 21 June? Paint is only paint, and as interior decorating Remember that the light in your chosen room
will change throughout the day, and this can
Yard, a spot of yoga at the wellbeing studio, or goes, it is certainly one of the easiest things to heavily impact the way the colour looks at
follow one of the stunning scenic trails. The Secret Garden is also home to a gin change, but it’s still not ideal to take the time, different times. Our preference is to paint
distillery, which offers tours and tastings, but if expense, and effort to repaint a room, only to several sheets of paper with a tester pot, and
Dalkeith Country Park also hosts regular events, beer is your tipple of choice, Loanhead-based find you’d be better off reverting to the previous tape them to different walls in the room, and
with upcoming offerings including The Scottish Stewart Brewing is a modern craft brewery palette when it doesn’t look how you thought check them throughout the day to see how the
Furniture Makers Exhibition (14-16 June), The that offers tours, tastings and brew-it-yourself it would. shade adapts as the hours pass.
Great British Food Festival (15-16 June), and the experiences, alongside drinks and dining in their
outdoor Adventure Cinema (5-7 July). onsite bar and pizza restaurant.
To avoid this happening next time you feel the Here’s our top tips to finding the right hue in
itch to redecorate, it’s essential to consider the every area of your home…
Ready to make a move to Midlothian? Head to espc.com to start your search today!
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