Outdoor Activities
This section highlights a few of the other outdoor activities that you can enjoy in and around Edinburgh including fishing, cycling, swimming and skiing.
Alba Ballooning
Champagne hot air balloon flights over Edinburgh and the Lothians. Mornings and evenings weather permitting. Tel. (0131) 667 4251 For further information visit www.albaballooning.co.uk
Bedlam Paintball
All action outdorr thrill-a-thon, where tactics, teamwork and sharpshooting guarantee an exhilarating experience. Open all year 28 Great King Street, Edinburgh. Tel. (0131) 558 1919 or visit www.bedlam.co.uk
Markle Fisheries
East Linton. High quality bank fly and boat fishing on three spring fed lochs. Open January to December. Tel. (01620) 861213
Morton Fishery
Mid Calder. Reservoir providing the opportunity for a variety of fly fishing. Open February – October. Tel. (01506) 882293
Bike Hire
North Berwick. Half day, full day and weekly hire of quality mountain bikes. Helmets provided. Tel. (01620) 895289
Bike Trax Cycle Hire
Edinburg., Vast selection of bikes for hire including mountain and city touring bikes. Open Monday to Sunday. Tel. (0131) 2286633
Royal Commonwealth Pool
50m Pool, children’s pool, diving pool, flumes, sauna, fitness centre and adventure play area. Open all year. Tel (0131) 6677211
Dunbar Leisure Pool
Leisure Pool with flume and wave machine. Other facilities include sauna, steam room, gym, creche and cafe. Open all year. Tel. (01368) 865456
MidLothian Ski Centre
Hillend. Europe’s longest artificial ski slope with chairlift. Ski and snowboard instruction. Mountain bike trail. Open all year. Tel. (0131) 4454433
