Access for All

East Lothian is proud to be an inclusive destination, with a wide range of attractions, places to eat, accommodation providers and outdoor activity operators offering accessible experiences for all ages and abilities.

Whether you're exploring a museum, enjoying locally sourced food and drink or planning an overnight stay, you'll find businesses across the region working hard to ensure that everyone feels welcome. Many venues provide step-free access, accessible toilets and trained staff who can offer assistance where required.

Families can enjoy inclusive play areas at Yellowcraig, Dirleton and Lauderdale Park in Dunbar, where accessible equipment has been designed to help children of all abilities play together. Several Changing Places toilets are also available across the region, providing larger, fully equipped facilities for people who require additional space and support.

Accommodation options range from cosy countryside cottages and seaside guest houses to stylish hotels, with many offering accessible bedrooms, level access and other facilities designed to meet a variety of needs. Throughout our towns and villages, you’ll find cafes, restaurants and shops with features such as ramped entrances, accessible seating and welcoming service.

Whatever your access requirements, East Lothian offers a variety of experiences to help you enjoy a comfortable, enjoyable visit.

experiences

East Lothian offers a fantastic range of accessible experiences for the entire family. From relaxing on golden beaches and trying adaptive watersports to visiting distilleries, there's something for everyone. Whether you want to hire a beach wheelchair, catch a wave or enjoy a guided tour, East Lothian makes it easy to get out and experience more.

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Visitor attractions

visitor attractions

Our visitor attractions are committed to providing inclusive experiences for all. Whether you’re exploring a historic site, visiting a local museum, or enjoying the outdoors, a variety of venues offer accessible entrances, lifts, hearing loops, and sensory-friendly spaces.
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Accommodation

Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or on your own, East Lothian provides a variety of accessible accommodation options to meet your taste and budget. You can choose from cosy hotels in charming towns and villages, self-catering properties in the countryside, and caravan sites equipped with hoists and disabled facilities. You are sure to find the right accommodation in East Lothian to suit your needs.
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Food & drink

Enjoy the tastes of East Lothian with confidence - whether you’re stopping for a coffee in a coastal café or enjoying a meal with friends in a countryside inn, you’ll come across a good choice of places with step-free dining areas and accessible entrances, and toilets.
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Resources

Planning ahead can make all the difference to your visit. Whether you’re looking for detailed access information about a venue, reviews from other visitors, or guidance on travel and facilities, the following resources can help you explore East Lothian with confidence:-
AccessAble
Provides in-depth access guides for venues across the UK. Each guide includes detailed facts, photos and measurements, so you can check if a place meets your specific needs.
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Euans Guide
Euan’s Guide is a disabled access review site where disabled people, their families and friends can share experiences and rate places on how accessible they area. East Lothian businesses feature on the site, with reviews and useful tips for visitors.
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Access for all videos

Join Isobel Green, an East Lothian resident and wheelchair user, as she explores two welcoming visitor experiences in East Lothian that show how accessibility can open doors to memorable days out. In this video, Isobel visits Glenkinchie Distillery, where she enjoys an accessible tour and learns about the whisky-making process, and Carberry Tower, where she relaxes over a delicious afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings.
At this year’s Fringe by the Sea, festival-goers of all abilities came together to experience the music, laughter and magic that make our region so special. From the coast and countryside to the stage, accessibility is at the heart of what makes East Lothian welcoming to all.
East Lothian is there to be explored by everyone - on land, sea, or in the air! In this short film, meet Nathaniel, a local from North Berwick, as he takes to the skies for a thrilling microlight flight with East of Scotland Microlights. Flown by experienced pilot Gordon Douglas, Nathaniel enjoys a bird’s eye view of his home town and the stunning East Lothian coastline.
From tea and cake at Archerfield Walled Garden to beachside fun with North Berwick Wheelchairs and a relaxing overnight stay at Leuchie House breaks Glen View Accessible caravan at Thurston Manor, Mel and Charlie enjoy the places they love, their way. East Lothian is full of welcoming accessible spots for quality time together.