Lasswade
Human settlement in Scotland
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Lasswade is a village and civil parish in Midlothian, Scotland, on the River North Esk, nine miles (14 kilometres) south of Edinburgh city centre, contiguous with Bonnyrigg and between Dalkeith to the east and Loanhead to the west. Melville Castle lies to the north east. The Gaelic form is Leas Bhaid, meaning the "clump at the fort."
Lasswade lies within the Edinburgh Green Belt. Most of the population is retired or commutes to Edinburgh to work. There are, however, several local businesses, including horse riding stables (Edinburgh & Lasswade Riding Centre), golf driving ranges and golf courses (Kings Acre Golf Course and Melville Golf Centre), an alpine plant nursery (Kevock Garden Plants) a pub (The Laird and Dog) and a restaurant (The Paper Mill). There is also an athletics club formed in 1981.
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Loanhead
Human settlement in Scotland
1.2 mi away
Mavisbank House
Country house in Midlothian, Scotland
1.1 mi away
Melville Castle
Mansion in Midlothian, Scotland
0.7 mi away
Elginhaugh
Roman fort
1.4 mi away
Hopefield, Bonnyrigg
Human settlement in Scotland
0.9 mi away
Midlothian Coalfield
Coal mining region in Scotland
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