Shawfair
Shawfair, Midlothian 4.2 miles from The Pines
Enjoy life in a charming village on the edges of Edinburgh
Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8FF
You won’t have to travel far for that pint of milk or loaf of bread, both readily available at the appropriately-named Lifestyle Express and Day-Today convenience stores. Your Friday night takeaway will also be sorted – take your pick from the Fry and Wok or Tiger In (both Chinese) or Bijis Kitchen (Indian).
If you like your open green spaces, the village green is right in the centre of it all, but there are plenty of other options for treading in those shiny new Welly boots. Neighbouring Musselburgh is home to the stunning, coastal Fisherrow Park, while you can pick up the A1 for a trip to one of Edinburgh’s many scenic green spaces.
Parents can rest assured their little ones will be well taken care of. Wallyford Primary School is just up the road, while Musselburgh Grammar and Preston Lodge High schools are just a short ride in the car.
Speaking of car rides, you’ll be well placed when you’re looking to hit the road, whether for work or play, with the A1 minutes away for travel to Edinburgh and onward travel to Glasgow and Stirling.
