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Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

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Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

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  • Location: Penicuik And District, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    April 11, 2023

    Hiking

    The Flotterstone information point is managed by Edinburgh city council. There are information boards here as well as a toilet and the cafe.
    Cafe open 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00 at weekends) but closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    January 13, 2022

    Hiking

    The Rangers Centre sells some light refreshments and there’s a toilet block easily accessed from the car park

    January 24, 2022

    Hiking

    Cafe with outside seating and toilets

    Opening Hours

    Monday 10am–4pm
    Tuesday Closed
    Wednesday Closed
    Thursday 10am–4pm
    Friday 10am–4pm
    Saturday 10am–4pm
    Sunday 10am–4pm
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