| Our properties are located along the East Coast from Musselburgh in East Lothian - The sunshine coast, With miles of magnificent coastline, golden beaches, rolling countryside, spectacular cliffs, award winning tourist attractions and the world's finest selection of golf courses,Our holiday properties are located along this magnificent coastline
It may feel like a million miles away, from the city but it's only minutes from Edinburgh or by car, train or bus!
East Lothian is one of Scotland's best kept secrets
With a unique microclimate that offers more sunshine than most other locations in Scotland, it is rolling farmland, cliff top walks, beaches, golf courses, rambling, cycle routes, historic houses and castles, charming villages and seaside towns - in fact everything you might want for a relaxing holiday or a short break in the country. East Lothian coast to the east of Edinburgh attracts many visitors each year for several different reasons.
North Berwick is a pretty little town in the shadow of the volcanic plug, Berwick Law, and is a mecca for sailors. It is also home to the Scottish Seabird Centre, a great place to spend a day, with lots of interactive attractions for the kids, and where you can watch live footage of the birds on the nearby Bass Rock. The Bass Rock is one of the foremost nesting sites in Scotland for seabirds, and there are regular boat trips from Berwick to see them first hand and at close quarters.
Golf
Then there is the golf, with more first class courses along this short stretch of course than you can shake a stick at. Top of the list must be Muirfield itself, with Luffness, Dirleton , Gullane, Archerfield, North Berwick and Dunbar close behind.
To the north of Dunbar is Belhaven, one of the best surfing beaches in the area, with the intriguing 'Bridge over the Sea'. Here too is the John Muir Country Park and a coastal trail which offers good walking and splendid seascapes.
Museus and Castles
Inland, there is no shortage of things to do. The Museum of Flight at East Fortune is a great venue for a rainy day. Home to Concorde. Along the coast you will find: Tantallon, Dirleton and Fast Castles (a little further down the coast towards St Abbs - more great birdwatching, diving and sailing) are all worth a visit.
Transport
Trains and buses run regularly from Dunbar and North Berwick, making a visit to Scotland's beautiful capital city a very relaxing and entirely enjoyable experience, without any of the hassle of city driving and expensive parking, and finally, you are so close to Edinburgh and with such excellent transport links
From the excitement of Musselburgh Racecourse to the awesome sight of Concorde in all her glory, the award winning Scottish Sea Bird Centre to the impressive cliff top fortress of Tantallon Castle you will be spoilt for choice. For the children a day at East Links Family Park is not to be missed. There really is something for everyone.
Charming towns and villages of North Berwick, Gullane, Dunbar, Musselburgh and East Linton invite you to browse in art galleries, museums and gift shops. The famous Brunton Theatre attracts some of the best theatre, dance and entertainment around and not to be forgotten, East Lothian is the ancient home of golf. You will find some of the great links and parkland courses of the world here, including the famous Muirfield Links.
Boat Trips and The Scottish Seabird centre
There are two boat trips available from North Berwick harbour to Fidra - Treasure Island and to the Bass Rock. The Bass Rock is paradise for ornithologists who will see gannet, guillemot, razorbill, puffin and kittiwake. The Scottish Seabird Centre, a great place to spend a day, with lots of interactive attractions for the kids, and where you can watch live footage of the birds on the nearby Bass Rock.
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