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Culture & Heritage

East Lothian’s rich traditional culture and vibrant heritage lives on today in its scenery, locations and experiences. Discover ancient sites, magnificent castles, historic battlegrounds and a wealth of industrial heritage. Museums and art galleries provide an insight into East Lothian’s culture, history and contemporary themes that will leave the arts and culture buffs completely satisfied.

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1722 Waggonway Museum

The 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre celebrates Scotland’s oldest railway route. The centre’s museum features archaeological artefacts, models, maps, plans and Read more…

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Amisfield Walled Garden

Amisfield Walled Garden lies on the outskirts of Haddington. Dating from the late 18th century, it is one of the Read more…

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Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum

The museum focuses on the Battle of Prestonpans, a critical Jacobite conflict in 1745 which left a historical and cultural Read more…

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Belhaven Brewery

Established in 1719, Belhaven Brewery is the oldest working brewery in Scotland. Situated in Dunbar, the brewery nestles amongst the Read more…

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Carberry Hill Monument

Take a walk up Carberry Hill to the standing stone at the summit and learn more about why this place Read more…

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Chesters Hill Fort

Explore one of Scotland's best-preserved Iron Age hillforts, defended by elaborate ramparts and ditches. It remains an impressive and imposing Read more…

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Coastal Communities Museum

Come and visit Coastal Communities Museum in the seaside town of North Berwick. We’re run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers and Read more…

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Cockenzie House and Gardens

Cockenzie House and Gardens is a hidden gem, a Jacobean house built in 1675 by the Seton family and surrounded Read more…

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Dirleton Castle

We are delighted to welcome you back to Dirleton Castle! Please note there is currently no visitor access to the Read more…

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Doon Hill

Discover the remains of buildings at Doon Hill originally thought to date to the AD 500s and 600s. Nothing survives Read more…

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Dunbar Battery

The Dunbar Battery is an accessible historic public space in the heart of Dunbar Harbour and open air venue that Read more…

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Dunbar Castle

Dunbar Castle overlooks the harbour of Dunbar and was once of the strongest fortresses in Scotland. The castle ruins can Read more…

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Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery

The Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery is one of Dunbar's oldest buildings and the perfect place to begin a Read more…

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Dunglass Collegiate Church

The church was founded in Dunglass in the 1400s by the Home Family. In 1444, Sir Alexander Home sought to Read more…

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Fidra Fine Art

Fidra Fine Art is owned and managed by Alan Rae. Having collected Scottish art for many years, he decided to Read more…

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Flag Heritage Centre

Athelstaneford is the birthplace of Scotland's national flag - the St Andrew's Cross or Saltire. Legend has it that the Read more…

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Glenkinchie Distillery

Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners of Scotland distilleries of Johnnie Walker. We distil the Edinburgh Malt Read more…

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Gosford House

Set in 5,500 acres of land, Gosford House has been home to the Wemyss family since 1808. Built to entertain Read more…

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Hailes Castle

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently Read more…

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Hopetoun Monument

Hopetoun Monument sits 2km north of Haddington dominating the skyline for miles around. A path runs from a small car Read more…

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Inveresk Lodge Garden

A delightful hillside garden, a must-see attraction for all keen gardeners where you will find unusual plants growing within colourful Read more…

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John Gray Centre Museum

Discover the history of East Lothian in the innovative interactive museum at the heart of the county. Explore the land, Read more…

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Lennoxlove House

Lennoxlove House, the seat of the Duke & Duchess of Hamilton, dates back to the 1300's and reflects the myriad Read more…

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Musselburgh Museum

Explore the history of Musselburgh; the Honest Toun from its earliest days through Roman settlement and medieval upheaval to its Read more…

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National Museum of Flight

Discover a world-class collection of aircraft and hear the fascinating stories of the people who built and flew them at Read more…

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Newhailes House & Gardens

Newhailes is one of the most impressive 17th century Palladian villas in Scotland. Home to peaceful woodland walks, extensive structural Read more…

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North Berwick Law

North Berwick is a steep conical hill - a volcanic plug - rising to 187 metre (614 feet). The summit Read more…

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Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

One of the most picturesque spots in East Lothian, Preston Mill is an architectural oddity that dates back to the Read more…

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Preston Tower

This late Medieval townhouse was originally constructed in the 15th century and then repaired and extended upwards in the 17th Read more…

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Prestongrange Museum

Explore mighty Prestongrange, a former hive of industry that employed thousands and revel in its tranquillity today. Free entry to Read more…

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Seton Collegiate Church

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently Read more…

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St Mary's Parish Church

Situated within 30 minutes of the heart of Edinburgh, Haddington's St Mary's Church is one of the most visually impressive Read more…

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Tantallon Castle

We are delighted to welcome you back to Tantallon Castle! Please note, there is currently no visitor access to the Read more…

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Traprain Law

Traprain Law is a distinct upstanding feature in East Lothian's landscape and site of the famous Roman silver hoard. It Read more…

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