The Sun Inn in Dalkeith: Photos and Reviews

The Sun Inn holds the Scottish Gastropub of the Year (2011) award and operates an on-site gin and cocktail bar with 65 specialty gins. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and high tea using fresh, local produce from top Scottish suppliers. Guests can also visit the on-site coffee shop, which offers an all-day menu with homemade food, gourmet desserts, and pastries.

The hotel offers a unique signature suite with a bespoke copper bath and a romantic terrace. Other rooms include Deluxe King Rooms and a Junior Suite with Terrace, each with en-suite facilities, tea and coffee makers, and soundproofing. Guests also have exclusive use options for the entire Inn for private events.

The Sun Inn sits 1.9 km from Dalhousie Castle and 25 km from Edinburgh city center, with Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Waverley station a short drive away. The inn is located on the A7 with a bus stop nearby, providing a 20-minute walk to the station for direct trains to Edinburgh. Free parking is available on-site, and the riverside location offers scenic views and access to river walks.

The property has a garden, terrace, and outdoor dining area, plus a private hot tub on the Junior Suite deck. Guests can go fishing, cycling, archery, or horse riding in the surrounding area. The inn also offers daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage.

The Sun Inn is pet-friendly and family-friendly, with a menu that includes kids' meals and babysitting/child services available. The inn has spacious outdoor areas and a welcoming courtyard for children to play. Guests also benefit from a non-smoking environment throughout and accessible parking.

Dining: Scottish Gastropub of the Year & 65-gin bar

Rooms: Signature suite with copper bath & exclusive-use option

Location: 1.9 km from Dalhousie Castle, 25 km from Edinburgh

Activities: Hot tub, garden terrace, fishing & cycling nearby

Family: Pet-friendly, kids' meals & babysitting services

Parking: Free on-site parking