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East has a very distinct The John Muir Way is being developed by along the Trail. Council to provide a continuous path and varied landscape. The linking East Lothian with the City of and This leaflet describes what can be seen on the the . The John Muir Way links in section of the route between Aberlady and North coastline features sandy with many other paths, so small sections can be Berwick, a total distance of 15 kilometres. The tackled on their own or as part of a circular walk. route is signposted by green fingerposts as beaches, cliffs, harbours and illustrated above. The John Muir Way forms the East Lothian castles whilst inland much section of the transnational North Sea Printable copies of this and other leaflets are available on our web site of the landscape has Trail, linking 26 partner areas from 7 countries around the North Sea. www.eastlothian.gov.uk been shaped by The project aims to establish a Further information about the John Muir Way network of pathways connecting can be obtained by phoning 01620 827671. agriculture. heritage sites, and promoting business development through This leaflet may be available in large print, audio tourism. The project is funded and community languages on request. Please through the EU Interreg IIIB contact 01620 827199 or Programme. For further www.eastlothian.gov.uk information, click on RIGHT: PINE CONE www.northseatrail.org where you can BACKGROUND:

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1 Aberlady 5 Dirleton 8 North Berwick The attractive village of Aberlady was the “Port of Dirleton is regarded as one of the most North Berwick has existed since at least 1250, Haddington” from 1633 until the bay silted up in picturesque villages in Scotland, with its large although the area has been inhabited for over 2000 the 1800s. The tower on Aberlady Parish Church village green, 16th century church, castle and years. The name means “North Barley Farmstead”. was built in the 1400s on the site of an even traditional cottages. The town was once famous for its fishing industry earlier church. Outside the church the “Loupin’- and after the railway line opened it became a on-stone” and are reminders of the popular tourist destination. past trading status of the village. 6 Dirleton Castle Originally dating from the 13th century, Dirleton Castle has a long and interesting history. It has been destroyed, extended and rebuilt several times. Now in the hands of Historic Scotland the castle and gardens are well worth a visit.

7 Yellowcraig Yellowcraig is a popular beach and grassland area. There is a great view of the coast from the top of the Craig in the woodland. It is thought that the island of Fidra (off Yellowcraig) was the inspiration NORTH BERWICK RINGLET BUTTERFLY for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. 2 House Wildlife The John Muir Way passes the magnificent gates This section of the John Muir Way offers many to this private house. There has been a house, or opportunities to see wildlife. The coastal sections castle on this site since the 12th century. of the route are ideal for viewing sea birds such as gannets, oystercatchers and eider duck. During the winter months flocks of greylag and 3 Gullane pink-footed geese can sometimes be seen flying Gullane is right in the heart of golf country. The over, or grazing in the fields of winter cereals ruined Old Church of St Andrew dates from the next to the inland sections of the John Muir 1100s. It was abandoned in 1612 after being Way. The woodland and hedgerows offer food inundated by sand on several occasions. It is well and shelter to many smaller birds, while brown worth diverting off the John Muir Way to visit hares and roe deer are often spotted in the Gullane Bay, which is one of the best beaches in fields and woodland edges. The coastal East Lothian. DIRLETON CASTLE grasslands at Gullane and Yellowcraig are home to a great variety of wild flowers and butterflies in the spring and summer. 4 Archerfield House Dating from 1733, Archerfield House was built for the Nisbet family, who moved there from Craigleith Dirleton Castle. It later fell into disrepair and Fidra from the 1960s was used as a grain store for many years. It has recently been rebuilt to its Lamb former glory as a private house.

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