Travel & Stay
Getting here and where to stay
Rosebery Steading is close enough to Edinburgh for a city base, and peaceful enough to feel like a proper country escape. Here's how to reach us, and a few places to consider staying.
By car
Roughly 30 minutes from central Edinburgh via the A7, and about 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. On-site parking is available at the steading.
Directions on Google MapsBy train
The Borders Railway runs from Edinburgh Waverley to Gorebridge in around 30 minutes. A short taxi ride from Gorebridge station brings you to the venue.
ScotRail timetablesBy plane
Edinburgh Airport is the closest airport, with a wide range of UK and European connections. Allow around 40–50 minutes by car or taxi to the venue.
Edinburgh AirportBy taxi
Local taxi and private hire firms serve Gorebridge and the surrounding villages — see the recommended companies below, and please pre-book for the journey home at the end of the night.
Plan your journeyNearby
Places to stay
Gorebridge & Midlothian
££Closest to the venue
Country hotels, inns and B&Bs a short taxi from the steading — handy if you'd rather a quick run home at the end of the night.
- Distance
- Approx. 2-6 miles
- Drive time
- Approx. 5-15 min drive
Central Edinburgh
££ - £££Edinburgh city centre
Best for guests making a weekend of it, with plenty of bars, restaurants and sights on the doorstep.
- Distance
- Approx. 14 miles
- Drive time
- Approx. 30 min drive
Self-catering & cottages
£ - ££Midlothian & the Borders
Good for families or groups travelling together. Worth booking early for an April weekend.
- Distance
- Varies
- Drive time
- Varies
The links above open a search for the area on Booking.com and Airbnb — you can set your own dates for the wedding weekend. These are suggestions rather than confirmed recommendations or partnerships, and specific hotels and rates will be added before invitations go out. Rosslyn Chapel photograph by Gordon Hatton, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0.
Local taxis
Taxis & private hire
We recommend pre-booking taxis for the wedding weekend — especially for the journey home at the end of the night, as cars can be scarce in the countryside after midnight.
Midlothian Taxis
Local firm covering Gorebridge, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg and the surrounding villages.
0131 660 3333Visit websiteAerial ABW Cabs
Dalkeith-based private hire serving Midlothian and Edinburgh, with larger vehicles available.
0131 663 3232Visit websiteAbbey Cabs Dalkeith
Family-run private hire firm based in Dalkeith, a short drive from the venue.
0131 357 7444Visit websiteMidlothian Private Hire Taxis
Local private hire with shuttle-style vehicles for small groups.
Visit websiteThese are suggestions, not partnerships — please confirm availability and fares directly with each company.
Venue accommodation
Staying at Rosebery Steading
A limited number of rooms at the steading have been set aside for close family and members of the wedding party. If a room has been reserved for you, the details — room, nights, balance and how to pay — appear privately in your guest portal.
Check your guest portal