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Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

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Flotterstone Visitor Centre & Café

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    April 11, 2023

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    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

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

    January 24, 2022

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

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