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Find places to visit and things to do in the Lothians with these visitor guides.
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National Museum of Flight, Scotland: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Museums & GalleriesThe National Museum of Flight in East Lothian offers an amazing family day out for anyone with a love of air travel and aircraft. This popular tourist attraction features outdoor displays as well as aircraft hangers full of planes, helicopters and more. There’s also an on-site café and a gift shop that’s stacked to the rafters with aircraft-themed toys and models.
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North Berwick Law: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Mountains & HillsStanding 600 feet (187 metres) above sea level, The Law dominates the landscape around the popular seaside town of North Berwick. This gigantic remnant of an ancient volcano is a favourite destination for walkers, dog owners, and families looking to get some fresh air. You’ll find Berwick Law on the outskirts of the coastal town of North Berwick in East Lothian.
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North Berwick: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Towns & VillagesNorth Berwick is one of the top seaside towns in the southeast of Scotland. Not only is North Berwick the home of the Scottish Seabird Centre which operates boat trips to the Bass Rock, but it also boasts golden beaches to the east and west along with an eclectic mix of artisan shops and cafés in the high street. In addition, the town is surrounded by a number of noteworthy attractions which include North Berwick Law and Tantallon Castle.
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Pressmennan Wood, East Lothian: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Forests & WoodlandsPressmennan Wood is a woodland in East Lothian that features a large lake (one of only four designated lakes in Scotland) and peaceful walks along several trails. The 212-acre site is managed by the Woodland Trust which has saved the native broadleaf trees from invasive Rhododendrons planted by the Victorians. The trust also maintains the paths that thread their way through Pressmennan Wood, allowing visitors to have good access no matter the time of year.
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Preston Mill: Complete Visitor Guide
Preston Mill is located next to the River Tyne in picturesque farming country in the heart of East Lothian. The mill dates from the 18th-century and was used commercially until the 1950s but is now open as a tourist attraction managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Discover this unique historic attraction with this guide which includes a 360° virtual tour.
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Prestongrange Mining Museum: Complete Visitor Guide
Prestongrange in the coastal village of Prestonpans is a free-to-visit outdoor museum that showcases East Lothian’s rich industrial heritage. The museum aims to educate visitors about the 800-years of industrial activity that left its mark on the area, from the almost-vanished harbour to the long-abandoned colliery.
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Rosslyn Chapel: Complete Visitor Guide
Rosslyn Chapel (as featured in The Davinci Code) is one of the most beautiful examples of religious architecture in Scotland. The chapel dates back to 1446 and features a complex arrangement of mysterious stone carvings that are believed to have links to the Knights Templar. Discover Rosslyn Chapel with this article which contains a detailed overview and lots of useful visitor information.
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Seacliff Beach: Complete Visitor Guide
Seacliff Beach is situated 5 miles south of North Berwick in East Lothian. This remote beach is overlooked by the dramatic ruins of Tantallon Castle and is best known for its unusual sandstone harbour which is said to be the smallest in the UK.
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Seton Collegiate Church: Complete Visitor Guide
Sitting in immaculately manicured gardens, Seton Collegiate Church is a 4-star historic tourist attraction managed by Historic Environment Scotland. The church is located near Prestonpans in East Lothian and can be accessed from the A198, 2 miles (3.22 km) west of Longniddry.
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Swanston, Pentland Hills: Complete Visitor Guide
The Pentland Hills are located south of Edinburgh where they span Midlothian and West Lothian in a regional park that’s over 38 square miles in size. There are 9 peaks over 1,500 feet in the Pentlands and more than 600,000 people visit them each year. There are a number of entry points to the park but one of the best is at Swanston, which is just a 20-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre.
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Tantallon Castle: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: CastlesTantallon Castle is a red sandstone fortification dating from the 1300s which overlooks the beautiful coastline near North Berwick in East Lothian. It is one of the oldest examples of a curtain wall castle in Scotland and is one of the top historic tourist attractions in the southeast of the country. Discover Tantallon Castle with this complete visitor guide.
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The 12 Best Things to Do in North Berwick for Families
North Berwick boasts golden beaches to the east and west, it has an eclectic mix of shops and cafés in the high street, and it is surrounded by attractions including North Berwick Law and Tantallon Castle. Discover this attractive East Lothian town with this complete guide to the best family attractions in North Berwick which includes a list of the top places to visit as well as lots of useful visiting advice.
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The Best Things to Do in East Lothian for Families
East Lothian is an often-overlooked county in Scotland that offers visitors a combination of open countryside, golden beaches, dense woodlands and some of the best nature reserves in the country. Discover the best family attractions in East Lothian with this guide which features an overview of the top places to visit alongside 360° virtual tours.
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The Best Things to Do in East Lothian: Ultimate Guide
East Lothian is far and away one of the best places to visit in the south of Scotland for a day trip. The county bathes in an above-average number of sunshine hours, sees fewer days of rain than many other parts of Scotland, and is close enough to Edinburgh that visiting the capital city is a breeze. Discover the fabulous county of East Lothian in Scotland with this guide which includes details of popular tourist attractions, information about the weather, and good-to-know travel advice.
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Torness Power Station Walk
Torness power station is situated on the coast near the town of Dunbar in East Lothian. As well as having a 5-star awarded visitor centre which gives free tours to visitors, Torness has a superb 4-mile coastal footpath that runs along the coastline between Thorntonloch beach to the south and Barns Ness Lighthouse to the north. Discover this often-overlooked corner of Southeast Scotland in this complete visitor guide.
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Traprain Law: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Mountains & HillsWhether you’re a history buff or simply love exploring the great outdoors, Traprain Law is a must-visit destination in East Lothian. Located about 20 miles east of Edinburgh, Traprain Law is a hill that rises 221 metres (724 feet) above sea level, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Though it served as an Iron Age fortress, today it’s a popular place for visitors to enjoy on walks, as well as soak up the scenery of this often-missed corner of Scotland.
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Whiteadder Reservoir and Priestlaw: Complete Visitor Guide
Tag: Trails & RoutesWhiteadder Reservoir is situated deep within the heart of the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian. The reservoir was created as an additional source of drinking water for the county but after work was completed in 1968 it become a haven for wildlife as well as a popular location for fishing and water sports. One of the best ways to experience Whiteadder Reservoir is by walking a circular route around Priestlaw Hill which borders the body of water on its southern side.
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Woodhall Dean Nature Reserve: Complete Visitor Guide
Woodhall Dean Nature Reserve in East Lothian is situated to the north-east of the Lammermuir Hills. The reserve comprises mixed woodland which surrounds a deep gorge that opens up onto rolling fields. In spring, Woodhall Dean is awash with bluebells and primroses, while buzzards, sparrowhawks, and tawny owls can be seen throughout the year.
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Yellowcraig Beach: Complete Visitor Guide
Yellowcraig (also known as Broadsands Bay) is a natural cove beach with spectacular views of the 1885 lighthouse on Fidra Island which was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous tale Treasure Island. Discover this stunning East Lothian beach with this ultimate visitor guide.
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