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East Lothian has a very distinct The John Muir Way is being developed by East This leaflet describes what can be seen on the Lothian Council to provide a continuous path section of the route between North Berwick and and varied landscape. The linking East Lothian with the City of Edinburgh and Dunbar, a total distance of almost 24 kilometres. the Scottish Borders. It links in with many other The route is signposted by green fingerposts as coastline features sandy paths, so small sections can be tackled on their illustrated above. own or as part of a circular route. beaches, cliffs, harbours and Printable copies of this and other leaflets are The John Muir Way forms the East Lothian available on our web site castles whilst inland much of section of the transnational North Sea www.eastlothian.gov.uk the landscape has been Trail, linking 26 partner areas from 7 countries around the North Sea. The Further information about the John Muir Way can be obtained by phoning 01620 827671. shaped by agriculture. project aims to establish a network of pathways connecting heritage This leaflet may be available in large print, audio sites, and promoting business and community languages on request. Please development through tourism. contact 01620 827199 or The project is funded through the www.eastlothian.gov.uk EU Interreg IIIB Programme. For further information, click on www.northseatrail.org where you RIGHT: KITTIWAKES ON DUNBAR CASTLE can learn more about the culture and BACKGROUND: NORTH BERWICK LAW heritage along the Trail. 1 North Berwick 4 Preston Mill 8 Dunbar North Berwick has existed since at least 1250, There has been a mill on this site since the The area around Dunbar has been inhabited since although the area has been inhabited for over 12th century, although the existing buildings date before the Iron Age. It has been an important 2000 years. The name means “North Barley from the 17th century. Preston Mill is one of strategic town at least since the 7th century. The Farmstead”. The town was once famous for its Scotland’s oldest working water mills. It is now castle, some of which dates from the 13th century, fishing industry and since the railway line opened looked after by the National Trust for Scotland. can still be seen today as a ruin beside Victoria it became a popular tourist destination. Harbour. Dunbar has been invaded, occupied, razed to the ground and the site of various battles over 5 Preston Kirk the years. Dunbar’s greatest enemy these days is Prestonkirk parish church was built in 1770 and coastal erosion. repaired and enlarged during the 19th century. Its chancel, however, incorporates the east end of the 13th century church, which originally occupied this site.

6 John Muir Country Park The Park covers 730 hectares along the coast from Dunbar Harbour to the River Tyne Estuary. The area NORTH BERWICK is managed by East Lothian Countryside Ranger Service as a place for nature conservation and for people to enjoy this beautiful part of the coast. 2 North Berwick Law DUNBAR CASTLE The Law is a volcanic plug that was formed 350 7 million years ago. It was more recently shaped Belhaven Bay into a crag and tail by glacial action during the During the 12th century a harbour was established Ice Age. There was once an Iron Age fort on the at Belhaven Bay, which acted as the port for the Wildlife hilltop and remains of stone houses are visible burgh of Dunbar until the 16th century. This varied section of the John Muir Way offers on the lower slopes. On the summit are the ruins After problems with Belhaven Harbour silting up it many opportunities to see wildlife on the route. of a Napoleonic signalling station. was abandoned and the Cromwell Harbour was built in Dunbar. The coastal sections at North Berwick and Dunbar are ideal for viewing seabirds such as 3 East Linton gannets, terns and gulls. During the winter months large flocks of pink-footed geese can The village of East Linton dates from before the sometimes be seen grazing in the fields of 16th century, when the bridge was built over the winter cereals next to the John Muir Way while River Tyne for the Edinburgh to London Post Road. the hedgerows offer food and shelter to many The village was an important agricultural centre smaller birds. Brown hares and roe deer are and there were several mills in the area powered common sights in the fields and woodland by the river’s water. edges. If you are very lucky you may even spot an otter or kingfisher along the River Tyne. The Tyne Estuary is a great place to watch waders and wildfowl such as curlew and shelduck. Dunbar Castle is well known as the summer Seabird Centre PRESTON MILL residence of a colony of nesting kittiwakes and i wc grey seals are often spotted in the harbour P looking for scraps from the fishing boats. A198 Tantallon Castle 1 NORTH Seacliff P North BERWICK Berwick Law 2

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