10 beautiful but lesser-known villages within easy driving distance from Edinburgh10 beautiful but lesser-known villages within easy driving distance from Edinburgh
10 beautiful but lesser-known villages within easy driving distance from Edinburgh

10 beautiful but lesser-known villages within easy driving distance from Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh features many beautiful sights but is also surrounded by breathtaking countryside villages that are perfect for when you need a break from the city.

Edinburgh is famed for its rich history; tourists flock every year to see the castle and hear the piper play Scotland the Brave down the Royal Mile, but there are so many beautiful spots outside of the city that are well worth making the trip to see. Here are our top 10 breathtaking villages within driving distance from Edinburgh that you may not have heard of.

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