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Rosslyn Chapel
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Gorebridge works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bonnyrigg, 7km from Rosslyn Chapel.
Gorebridge is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,330, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gorebridge sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gorebridge to your route.
Gorebridge is a former mining village in Midlothian, Scotland.
Gorebridge has an annual Gala Day which always takes place on the 3rd Saturday in June. This is much like a town fair, with rides and games. The gala day has a tradition of picking a Town King and Queen from the primary schools.
Gorebridge has four primaryRead more
schools, Gorebridge Primary, Stobhill Primary, St Andrews RC Primary and Gore Glen Primary. Greenhall High School used to serve the town but closed down in 1994. Local children attend nearby Newbattle Community High School, St David's RC High School or Lasswade High School. There is a leisure centre, library and Vogrie Country Park in Gorebridge.
Gorebridge's local graffiti scene is very active with major involvement with the Gorebridge based vandal group "dscpl" containing many notable members such as Scorch and Trash Haus.
Gorebridge's local football team is Arniston Rangers who were founded in 1878 and play home games at Newbyres Park in the East of Scotland League Second Division.
Annette Crosbie, known to many as the long suffering wife of Victor Meldrew, played by fellow Scot Richard Wilson in the BBC comedy series One Foot in the Grave, is a former resident of Gorebridge. The Reverend David Arnott, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2011–12, was minister at Gorebridge Parish Church in the 1970s.
On 6 September 2015 Gorebridge saw the return of the Waverley Line with a new station built on the site of the original station. This gives rail access to the Borders and Edinburgh Waverley railway station.
In the Gore Glen there is a shallow cave, named "The King's Cave". According to legend a thief used to steal cattle and hide in this nearby cave. It is not, as some think, named after Robert the Bruce, who was said to have hidden here after defeat at the hands of the English. There are 29 listed buildings in Gorebridge including one Category B building (Harvieston Lodge), and two Category C buildings (Gorebridge old station and the Post Office).
On 30 August 2020, police broke up a party of 300 people at the Mansion house of Kirkhill in Gorebridge and issued a fine to the organiser. Scottish Government rules during the coronavirus pandemic at the time were for a maximum of eight people from three households to meet inside at one time.
In 2021, Gorebridge Leisure Centre was used as a mass vaccination centre during the coronavirus pandemic
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Gorebridge is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8459 latitude, -3.0456 longitude.
Gorebridge has a population of approximately 6,330 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
15 km · about 30 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
15 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
15 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
18 km · about 20 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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