Holiday apartment in East Lothian: Coast, nature and culture

The beaches of East Lothian offer opportunities for surfing, kayaking, kitesurfing, diving and sailing. East Lothian is also home to Scotland’s first cable wakeboarding park. The activities mentioned include the FoxFall high ropes course, the large Aqua Park and open-water swimming.

Nature and wildlife

A prominent natural landmark is Bass Rock: during the breeding season, Bass Rock is home to the world’s largest colony of Northern gannets, with around 150,000 birds nesting there. From April to September, the Scottish Seabird Centre offers guided boat tours to the seabird colony on Bass Rock. The same centre features immersive VR experiences, interactive exhibitions on marine science and coastal history, and controllable live cameras on the islands. John Muir Country Park provides a range of habitats for wildlife.

Culture and history

The National Museum of Flight is located on the site of East Fortune Airfield in East Lothian. Its collection includes more than 50 aircraft; the museum also presents Concorde as the world’s only successful supersonic passenger aircraft. Preston Mill is accessible exclusively as part of a guided tour; tours take place every 90 minutes. Preston Mill was the last working watermill in East Lothian, and the River Tyne still powers the machinery today.

Trails and landscapes

The East Lothian section of the John Muir Way begins in Musselburgh and follows the coast to Dunbar, John Muir’s birthplace. Walks around the John Muir Way reveal the geology, wildlife, landscapes, and rich and diverse history of East Lothian. East Lothian has 18 golf clubs and 21 golf courses. Many of these golf courses are located along a 30-mile stretch of coast between Musselburgh and Dunbar.

Food and drink

Glenkinchie Distillery offers an immersive visitor experience focused on traditional production methods and Edinburgh Malt. The Lowland Bar at Glenkinchie Distillery serves platters of locally sourced Scottish cuisine.

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Other local pages for East Lothian include Cockenzie And Port Seton, Prestonpans, Tranent, Gifford, North Berwick, Haddington, Musselburgh, Aberlady and East Linton.

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