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[email protected] visiteastlothian.org Photos: Mark Jackson Photography, Rob McDougall Photography, Ted Stewart, Musselburgh Racecourse, Fringe by the Sea, Amanda Farnese Heath. visiteastlothian.org east lothian outdoor guideEdinburgh’s Coast and Countryside Walking/Wildlife/Watersports Cycling/Food and drink/Golf Beaches/Fishing/Horseriding Travel and much much more! Contents visiteastlothian.org 3 Welcome 4 Walk this way 6 John Muir 8 Wild about East Lothian 10 Top 10 spots 12 On your bike 14 Total adventure 18 Best of the beaches 20 Horsing around 22 Gone fishing 24 Eat East Lothian 26 A scenic drive 28 Events 31 East Lothian map 2 East Lothian Outdoor Guide east lothian outdoor guide WELCOME to East Lothian! This guide will take you on a virtual tour of our beautiful coast and countryside and give you an overview of all the activities, wildlife, scenery, attractions and even food and drink you will encounter along the way. If you haven’t yet discovered what brings people to East Lothian to enjoy the great outdoors – read on for more information and get planning your trip today! You’ll learn that East Lothian is the birthplace of the famous conservationist John Muir – and that he is still very much celebrated today. Whether your sporting choice is walking, cycling, horseriding, fishing or watersports – East Lothian really is the place to be. There are activities, routes and attractions to help you relax and unwind – or set the pulse racing – and it really doesn’t matter what age you are.