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Discover castles, Scottish heritage and great iconic places throughout East Lothian, ’s Coast and Countryside.

Famous sites include the celebrated lowland whisky distillery, Glenkinchie, the National Museum of Flight home to ’s Concorde and the mighty .

Scottish heritage themes to link the region can include Mary Queen of Scots, castles and gardens, famous Scots, Outlander and Scotland’s industrial past as well as an opportunity to build a whole scenic driving tour around the East Lothian coast stretching from to Dunbar (40 miles / 64 Km).

visiteastlothian.org TRAVEL TRADE Glenkinchie Distillery Pencaitland Whisky/ Industrial Heritage/ Iconic/ Gardens The Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker and closest whisky distillery to Edinburgh. Working Victorian distillery in glorious garden setting. Highlight attractions A variety of tours and tastings introduce you to the flavours and the story of this special whisky. Diageo. John Muir’s Birthplace Dunbar Food platters, whisky pairings, cocktail making classes and dram flights Famous Scot/ Coastal tip! are unique experiences to try here in the bar and Tasting Rooms. Born in Dunbar, John Muir became a champion of conservation and a pioneer of the National Parks movement in the US. His love of the natural world started along the East Lothian coast. The National Museum of Flight East Fortune Airfield museum celebrates his life and legacy to the world. The John Muir Iconic/ Concorde/ First and Second World War Way (Coast to Coast route) also begins here. A world class museum of First and Second World War artefacts, and home to one of Europe’s best collections of aircraft including the The cliff top path,Dunbar Castle ruins and the harbour area. tip! legendary Spitfire. Explore interactive exhibitions, fascinating stories Great local eateries and restaurants close by. in the hangars across this historic and expansive airfield as well as the unique opportunity to get on board Scotland’s only Concorde. Tantallon Castle near Close to for food fuelling as well as Merryhatton Iconic/ Coastal/ Mary Queen of Scots/ Castle tip! Garden Centre Café, good for groups and just around the corner. A cliff top, mid-14th century fortress and one of Scotland’s finest. A stronghold of the Douglas family, one of the most powerful families in Scotland. It was besieged many times through history Inveresk Lodge Gardens Inveresk (Musselburgh) and interpretation and artefacts tell its turbulent story. Enjoy Gardens/ Coastal/ Nature fantastic views from the battlements out to the Bass Rock. A walled garden paradise. Featuring many rare and unusual plants, Historic Environment Scotland. including a National Collection of Tropaeolum. Enjoy seasonal Nearby Drift Café with its unrivalled views of the Bass borders from snowdrops to tulips to perfumed roses. tip! Rock and NB Distillery for award-winning gin. Other intriguing 18th century walled gardens in the region – tip! Amisfield and Archerfield Castle and Gardens Dirleton Iconic/ Coastal/ Gardens / Castle Newhailes House and Gardens Musselburgh In the centre of picturesque Dirleton village, a magnificent ruined Gardens/ Coastal/ Art castle dating from medieval times. See the chapel, the dungeons, This neo-Palladian villa, rescued using pioneering conservation well preserved dovecot and spend time in the delightful gardens, methods, boasts some of the finest rococo interiors in Scotland. with the intriguing world’s longest herbaceous border. Historic Discover exquisite Chinese hand-painted wallpaper, gilded golden Environment Scotland. eagles and Italian marble fireplaces. Gardens and way marked trails. National Trust for Scotland. tip! Yellowcraig beach & excellent village inns for a bite to eat. tip! Near Musselburgh Race Course and Brunton Theatre. Museum Industrial Heritage/ Coastal & Doocot East Linton An open air Industrial Heritage museum telling the tale of many Industrial heritage/ Outlander/ Set jetting local industries through the ages. It was the location of a 16th East Lothian’s last working water mill. A fine building with century harbour, a 17th century glass works, 18th/19th century picturesque conical-roofed kiln. See the water-wheel and grain potteries and a 19th/20th century colliery and brick works. milling machinery in action, whirring and clanking as they would have back in the 17th century. A favourite scene set here in Nearby historic Prestoungrange Gothenburg pub with its Outlander season one. National Trust for Scotland. tip! own micro-brewery. Unique painted murals depicting the history of Prestonpans around town as well as in museum. A short walk reveals another curious structure – the beehive-shaped tip! Phantassie Doocot, built in the 16th century to house 500 pigeons.

Dirleton Castle and Gardens

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More to explore Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery, Seton Collegiate Church, Longniddry, a pretty medieval church. The fascinating Coastal Communities Museum in North Berwick and the National Flag Heritage Centre at Athelstaneford, to discover the unique story behind the Scottish Saltire.

Extra special experiences Private tours of some great historic houses of East Lothian Lennoxlove House, Gosford House and Winton Castle. Afternoon teas, tours, outdoor activities and other bespoke experiences, variable per venue.

Special interest tours at Newhailes House and Gardens, art and architecture, conservation or behind the scenes. Winton Castle

Inverness Aberdeen (196km) (142km) More itineraries to download: History and Heritage Food and Drink Experiences Edinburgh (28km) Outdoor and Active Glasgow Nature and Wildlife (94km) Newcastle Upon Tyne Outlander, Culture and Film (127km) Unique Experiences Touring Itinerary (1-3 days) Itinerary Builder (1-5 day options)

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