Perfectly positioned
on the edge
of Edinburgh
Shawfair is designed with community and convenience in mind, and at Longthorn Gardens everything you need is within easy reach. You’ll find a wide range of amenities close at hand, including the train station, a newly opened Co-op supermarket and a David Lloyd health club right on your doorstep. At nearby Fort Kinnaird, one of Scotland’s largest retail parks, there’s an extensive selection of shops, restaurants and entertainment options, including an M&S store and foodhall and a Pure Gym, as well as many other high street brands.
Young families will love the brand new primary school at Danderhall, and Shawfair is set to benefit from a state of the art all-through education campus, which is currently planned
for 2028. Offering nursery to vocational education, the facility will also include a swimming pool, theatre and indoor/outdoor sports pitches. And with a plethora of commercial offices and a hotel also in the pipeline, Shawfair really is the perfect place to live, work and play.
Despite its excellent connectivity and amenities, Shawfair retains a charming village feel, surrounded by plenty of open green spaces. Midlothian’s scenic countryside and the nearby Dalkeith Country Park, with its scenic walking trails, adventure play areas and quaint cafes, provide endless opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor activities, making it easy to enjoy nature right on your doorstep.
Getting around
Living at Longthorn Gardens, residents are never far from where they need to be, making this an ideal location for commuters and those who enjoy easy access to Edinburgh and beyond.
Commuting by car couldn’t be easier, with the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) just minutes away, linking you effortlessly to the M8, offering swift connections to Glasgow and the west, the M9 for routes towards Stirling and the north, and A1 for direct access to East Lothian and the Borders.
What’s more, nearby Shawfair Train Station is a key transport hub, with regular services to Edinburgh Waverley in under 20 minutes. This makes city travel seamless, whether for work, shopping or leisure. Lothian buses also provide frequent services throughout Shawfair and the surrounding areas, connecting you to the city centre, East Lothian and Midlothian. For those who prefer an active commute, Longthorn Gardens is well served by cycle paths including the Innocent Railway Path and National Cycle Route 1, providing scenic, traffic-free routes.
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