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These itinerary ideas focus around great traditional Scottish hospitality, key experiences and meal stops so important to any trip. There is an abundance of coffee and cake havens, quirky venues, award winning bakers, fresh lobster and above all a pride in quality and in using ingredients locally from the fertile farm land and sea.

The region boasts Michelin rated restaurants, a whisky distillery, Scotland’s oldest brewery, and several great artisan breweries too. Scotland has a history of gin making and one of the best is local from the NB Distillery.

Four East Lothian restaurants celebrate Michelin rated status, The Creel, Dunbar; Osteria, North Berwick; as well as The Bonnie Badger and La Potiniere both in Gullane, recognising East Lothian among the top quality food and drink destinations in Scotland.

Group options are well catered for in the region with a variety of welcoming venues from The Marine Hotel in North Berwick to Dunbar Garden Centre to The Prestoungrange Gothenburg pub and brewery in Prestonpans and many other pubs and inns in our towns and villages.

visiteastlothian.org TRAVEL TRADE East Lothian Larder - making and tasting Sample some of Scotland’s East Lothian is proudly Scotland’s Markets, Farm Shops Sample our fish and seafood Whisky, Distilleries very best drinks at distilleries Food and Drink County. With a and Delis Our coastal towns all serve fish and and breweries. Glimpse their collection of producers who are chips, and they always taste best by importance in Scotland’s passionate about their products Markets and local farm stores the sea. Time any itinerary to enjoy a industrial past and present. as well as local businesses, shops, round the region provide a focus on local experience. and Craft Breweries cafes and restaurants keen to Scottish high quality fresh produce showcase the region’s local flavours from breads to chutneys, meats, A few destinations to highlight, and award-winning food and drink. chocolate, fruit and vegetables, East Coast in Musselburgh, The often locally grown from sustainable Superfry in Gullane, and down In addition to the well-known sources. Perfect for visitors to the the coast in North Berwick, The Glenkinchie Distillery, NB Distillery region, and our self-catering guests. Lobster Shack and Rockateer. and Belhaven Brewery which Looking to cook lobster in holiday Tours and tastings welcome visitors, the East Lothian The Strawberry Barn accommodation then try Belhaven larder’s artisan breweries can be Unique venue, café & restaurant, Lobster live shellfish sales from Glenkinchie Distillery Pencaitland enjoyed across the county. Clients farm shop and fruit farm. their family-run fishing boat in The Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker and closest will love Winton Brewery and Fruit picking in season (July to Dunbar. Belhaven Smokehouse whisky distillery to Edinburgh. Located in a glorious Hurly Burly craft beers. Across the August), and tasting events to offers award-winning Scottish garden setting, a variety of tours and tastings panoply of other drinks there’s Fidra showcase and celebrate East smoked fish. introduce you to the flavours and the story behind Gin; Thistly Cross Cider and Buck Lothian produce including local this malt whisky. Diageo. and Birch, a whisky and elderberry Thistly Cross Cider and beer from liqueur. Winton Brewery. Food platters, whisky pairings, cocktail making classes and dram flights are unique experiences tip! Bakeries include Bostock (North Haddington Farmers’ Market Extra special to try here in the bar and Tasting Rooms. Berwick/East Linton) and The Friendly monthly outdoor market Dunbar Community Bakery both and chance to meet local suppliers experiences NB Distillery Nr North Berwick Glenkinchie Distillery with fine pastries and artisan bread. and taste some excellent produce. A global success story and award winner, NB Gin Private tours and sumptuous Major Scottish Italian ice cream Fenton Barns Farm Shop & Café is made just outside North Berwick now alongside Alanda’s Gelataria, North Berwick afternoon tea at some great producers have been based in East Extensive choice of fresh produce its rum and vodka production. Visitors are historic houses of East Lothian Lothian for over 100 years with and friendly advice on hand for what welcomed for a variety of tours, to learn, sample - Lennoxlove House, Gosford renowned S.Lucas and Di Rollo and is in season. and relax at its eco-friendly distillery. Groups and House and Winton Castle. more recently Alandas Gelateria in private experiences pre-booking but also drop in Variable options per venue. North Berwick. Dunbar Garden Centre for individuals. Café and shop. Wide range of local food offerings to Book a private chef and staff for The Chocolate Tree and Chocolate try in the shop and the café. Try nearby North Berwick for a wander and an clients in self-catering to make tip! ice cream, or visit Tantallon Castle. Stag offer opportunities for making their stay extra special. For and tasting the highest quality example, Barbarella Beets. chocolate as bespoke experiences.

There’s Yarrow Cookery School in the heart of the region, for classes and experiences including Scottish Seafood and Foraging and Cook, focusing on local produce. Belhaven Brewery Dunbar Bespoke experiences available. Established in 1719, Belhaven is Scotland’s oldest working brewery. The Monk’s Retreat, Visitor Experience Centre and bar facilities available for beer lovers to enjoy the historic building tour, the Belhaven story and the brews!

Beer and local produce tastings can also be tip! arranged at The Strawberry Barn nearby.

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2 visiteastlothian.org Food and Drink Experiences Visit East Lothian Edinburgh’s Coast & Countryside 3 TRAVEL TRADE North Berwick Bustling Victorian seaside and harbour town, with unrivalled Afternoon Teas views to the Bass Rock, famous Always a treat, bookable golf courses, great beaches, The afternoon teas can fit well within Scottish Seabird Centre and a any itinerary. Our selection should lively mix of shops and eateries. provide options for FIT or groups for a memorable experience. Pubs, Nether Abbey Hotel Boutique hotel and restaurant proud Whitekirk Hill Whitekirk Musselburgh of its creative all day dining options. Contemporary eatery and parkland Inns & Historic market town known as Sister restaurant to The Rockateer estate for walks. and Lobster Shack. ‘The Honest Toun’ and well famed for golf and its racecourse. It is the Archerfield Walled Garden Dirleton Restaurants The Rocketeer, North Berwick The Ship Inn largest town in East Lothian and Large estate with network of walks Fine food and drink in the heart of has a long bustling main street and trails. Garden café. Food East Lothian has its fair share of Duck’s Inn Haddington the town with a focus on seafood. with a mixture of both local and festivals and markets also on lovely places in great settings Award-winning food in this Market town on the banks of the high street stores. Visit Newhailes through the season. perfect for stopping off, enjoying restaurant with rooms and real ale River Tyne. Great river walkway No 12 Quality Street House & Gardens and Inveresk the countryside and lingering over served in the bar. Awarded 2 AA and historic landmarks with St Hotel and bistro. Peaceful & homely Lodge Gardens. Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux a lunch. Experience traditional rosettes. Mary’s Church, a must see visit place to enjoy Scottish produce. National Trust for Scotland. Gullane pub dining and pride in serving for its historical significance, the Luxury Edwardian Country House Scottish local produce. Gifford Nungate Bridge over the Tyne Longniddry Ravelston House Hotel. Albert Roux Michelin rated Pretty village at the foot of the and St Mary’s Pleasance Garden Close to beaches for walks, Family run restaurant, bar and restaurant and elegant surroundings Our trade directory includes a Lammermuir hills with picturesque and orchard. Gosford House, with gardens hotel. A relaxing venue for all for a lovely afternoon tea. collection of great places around and grounds and medieval Seton occasions. houses, town square and church. The Marine Hotel North Berwick the region, as examples. More can Tyneside Tavern Collegiate Church. Victorian architecture, in beautiful be advised. Bookings can be made The Goblin Ha’ Pub dating back to Victorian times The Ship Bar and Bistro coastal setting, close to all for groups. Country pub, hotel and restaurant close to the 14th century church, The Longniddry Inn Local bar and seafood restaurant. amenities, with stunning sea views. with an intriguing history. St Mary’s, Poldrate Mill and walks Traditional family style restaurant with all day dining. Prestonpans Dirleton along the river. Carberry Tower Musselburgh The Tweedale Arms Hotel Picturesque village, with Dirleton Coastal town with history of Mansion House and estate. Historic pub and hotel, overlooking The Waterside Bistro Castle taking centre stage and Dunbar coal and other industries. Some Afternoon tea in elegant the village green. Lovely location on the banks of the close to Yellowcraig Beach. Panoramic views, historic harbours key landmarks here including surroundings with glorious views of River Tyne and nestled beside the and the beginning/end of the the memorial to the Jacobite the parkland. The Open Arms Gullane historic Nungate Bridge. John Muir Way in Scotland’s Battle of Prestonpans in 1745 and Friendly inn and hotel overlooking A golfer’s paradise with 3 golf sunniest town. Visits to John Muir’s Prestongrange Museum. Jacobite Dunbar Garden Centre Dunbar the castle. Private spaces can be courses including the famous East Linton Birthplace Museum and Town connections link well with hit TV Proudly serving and selling local booked. Muirfield and also lovely beaches A small country village, between House Museum & Gallery. series ‘Outlander’. Murals trail. produce and home-made cakes. and walks. Just outside North Dunbar and Haddington and Worth a browse round the shop Castle Inn Berwick and quite the foodie home to Preston Mill and The Brig and Barrel Prestoungrange Gothenburg too. Can cater for large groups. 19th century coaching inn by the destination. Phantassie Doocot (National Trust Cosy pub with beer garden situated Built as a pub in 1906 serving award village green with sunny beer garden. for Scotland). Scenic strolls. right next to the 300 year old winning food with own micro beer Merryhatton Garden Centre Near North Berwick The Old Clubhouse Belhaven Brewery. brewery. The award-winning café offers Aberlady A Gullane institution renowned for The Crown & Kitchen The Royal Mackintosh home baking overlooking the East good food. Afternoon teas also Family owned gastro pub and small Coastal village by Aberlady Bay Dirleton North Victorian hotel and bar in town Berwick Lothian countryside. Close to the Nature Reserve, beaches and golf possible. hotel in 18th century building. centre, close by the railway station. Gullane National Museum of Flight. courses. The Linton Steakhouse The Bonnie Badger The Dunmuir Stylish pub with rooms and Pub and small hotel with cosy bar Old Aberlady Inn A family run hotel with grill restaurant, Dunbar and enclosed beer garden by the Aberlady East Fortune Traditional inn and hotel in the Michelin rated restaurant. Owned seasonal produce and afternoon by celebrated chef Tom Kitchin. river. West Barns village with several eating spaces teas as well as cocktails and East Linton including the conservatory pottails too. The Main Course and a sunny garden. Serving Longniddry contemporary Italian Scottish food. Modern Italian restaurant, serving Prestonpans Haddington fresh quality local food. Edinburgh Musselburgh

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More to explore A holiday is often all about the food stops. East Lothian has many unique independent cafes and restaurants to please all palates. Options to recommend to clients:

Drift Café, North Berwick with its unrivalled views to the Bass Rock

Boardside Café, Dunbar at Foxlake Adventures

Lanterne Rouge, Gifford centre coffee shop

Humbie Hub, Humbie community café. Lovely views to the hills

Steampunk Coffee, North Berwick, famous for responsibly sourced coffee and yummy cakes

The Loft Cafe, Haddington, light and spacious café with local produce a key focus

To discover our local producers, visit Scotland’s Food and Drink County

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