Plans have been revealed for a £4 million investment at Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian.

The project is set to create around 50 new jobs.

A nww retail, food, drink and wellbeing space, called the 'Restoration Yard', will be built in the park's previous stable-yard area alongside a new children's playground.

Features of the Restoration Yard will include two floors of shopping, a glass-walled restaurant space and a purpose-designed wellness loft.


Together with the 1,000m2 playground, the two developments will form a hub at the heart of Dalkeith Country Park, owned by the Duke of Buccleuch.

Duncan Mackison, Chief Operations Officer for Buccleuch, said: "It's a very exciting time at Dalkeith Country Park, with the finishing touches being put to Fort Douglas playground and work well under way on the Restoration Yard.

"Not only will the redevelopment reinvigorate the park and provide visitors from the local area and beyond with a truly unique experience; it will create a number of jobs in the local area. We look forward to building the best possible team to offer our visitors some fantastic days out."

As part of the redevelopment, the wider park's walking and cycling routes are being upgraded. A programme of additional activities throughout the park is also being planned.

(LM)