Pack it up: insta-worthy picnic spots
To celebrate National Picnic Week, 21 - 30 June, we've rounded up the best spots to lay your blanket when the sun shines
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Nature Reserve, EH10 6JF
A wooded nature reserve and a hill for you to climb off your lunch. Take a camera for the amazing views over Edinburgh and grab coffee to go at The Lodge Coffee House.
Seacliffe Beach, EH39 5PP
A small unspoiled beach not far from North Berwick. The £3 access charge is worth every penny.
Vogrie Country Park, EH23 4NU
Woodland walks and a miniature railway make this a great spot for children.
Dalkeith Country Park, EH22 1ST
Just five miles from Edinburgh, you’ll find flawless fields, beautiful walks, impressive play areas at Fort Douglas and a dedicated BBQ area available for private hire. You can also shop at Restoration Yard.
The Hidden Gardens, G41 2PE
A Zen like greenspace located at the Tramway – alcohol and music free. Bliss.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, G12 OUE
With the Kibble Palace (should it rain) and a neighbouring Waitrose (should you run out of pop), why picnic anywhere else?