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Vogrie Country Park in Scotland is managed by Midlothian Council. It consists of a woodland estate surrounding the Victorian Vogrie House.

Scotland Country in Northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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Midlothian Council area of Scotland

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Facilities in the parkland include a miniature railway, 9-hole golf course, children's play area and four miles of walks.

The River Tyne flows through the park.

Coordinates: 55°51′29.92″N2°59′26.62″W / 55.8583111°N 2.9907278°W / 55.8583111; -2.9907278

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