Local information
With it’s stunning coastline and rolling countryside East Lothian has something for everyone, whether you are a keen golfer, walker, water sports or wildlife enthusiast. The area boasts world famous golf courses and a number of charming towns and villages.
Golf
East Lothian is one of the finest regions for golf in Scotland, with an excellent choice of courses for golfers of all abilities. The Open Championship course at Muirfield, North Berwick West Links, Gullane and Musselburgh are some of the world's oldest and most admired. As well as these classic links courses, steeped in history, the area also has a range of modern and challenging inland courses.
Country walks and wildlife
East Lothian offers a great variety of landscapes for walking, cycling and horse riding, from the coastline of sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to the Lammermuir Hills and woods and rivers in between.
The John Muir Way provides a continuous path linking East Lothian with the City of Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders and takes in some fantastic views along the way.
Much of the coast is a wetland habitat for wildfowl and waders and has been designated as part of the Firth of Forth Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site.
Attractions
East Lothian has a wide variety of attractions including the award-winning five star Scottish Seabird Centre, Musselburgh Racecourse, Glenkinchie Distillery, Tantallon Castle, Museum of Flight, Brunton Theatre and much more.
Shopping
In nearby North Berwick you can find an attractive and well preserved High Street with independent retailers offering ladies fashion, homeware, gifts as well as cafes, delicatessens and restaurants.
The Royal Burgh market town of Haddington also has a range of shops and cafes and hosts a farmers market on the last Saturday of every month from 9am – 1pm.
Taxis
Taxis can be arranged with East Lothian Private Hire on 01620 844 282.