Visit East Lothian with Coast Properties
Our self catering holiday properties are located along East Lothian's 'sunshine' coast from North Berwick to Dunbar.
With a unique microclimate that offers more sunshine than most other locations in Scotland, East Lothian boasts miles of magnificent coastline, golden beaches, rolling countryside, spectacular cliffs, award winning tourist attractions and the world's finest selection of golf courses.
From the excitement of Musselburgh Racecourse to the awesome sight of Concorde at the National Museum of Flight, the award winning Scottish Sea Bird Centre to the impressive cliff top fortress of Tantallon Castle you will be spoilt for choice.
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Family fun in East Lothian
East Links Family Park
A privately run park which includes a selection of animals including llamas, Highland cattle and deer as well as lots of activities to keep children of all ages entertained.
The play barn and the cycle kart track are especially not to be missed!
Aviation and Motoring in East Lothian
For transport enthusiasts there is the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune which includes the famous Concorde among its exhibits.
There is also the Myreton Motor Museum near Aberlady which has a fine collection of cars and motorbikes dating back to 1899.
Sports in East Lothian
For golfers, the East Lothian coast is home to some of Scotland's finest golf courses.
With many first class courses along this short stretch of coast the top of the list must be Muirfield itself, home to the Open Championship.
You can also play the Links courses at Luffness, Dirleton, Gullane, Archerfield, North Berwick and Dunbar which offer a testing challenge to players of all skill levels.
East Lothian offers a wide range of water sports too: windsurfing, surfing, wake boarding, diving, sailing as well as kayaking and kite surfing.
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East Lothian Food and Entertainment
The charming towns and villages of North Berwick, Gullane, Dunbar, Aberlady 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 while The Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick's very own festival, offers new performances each year for all the family.
There are also plenty of fantastic places to eat and drink during your stay with us, from Michelin star restaurants to friendly, family run cafés.
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Explore East Lothian's coastline
Officially the sunniest and driest area in Scotland, this beautiful coastline is home to a rich variety of wildlife and thousands of seabirds arriving each year to nest on its islands.
East Lothian's lovely towns and villages are where you can savour delicious fresh local produce, as well as seafood specialities in their delicatessens, restaurants and cafes.
Look out for the farmers’ market in Haddington and the quarterly Slow Food Festival in North Berwick, where you can try some of East Lothian's best food and drink. And don’t forget to sample Scotland’s national drink at the five star Glenkinchie Distillery.
The Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a great place to spend the day, with lots of interactive attractions for the kids such as watching live footage of the birds on the nearby Bass Rock.
This is one of the foremost nesting sites in Scotland for seabirds, and there are regular boat trips from Berwick to see them at close quarters.
There are several boat trips available through the Seabird Centre - a high speed trip with the Three Island Seabird Safari and the more leisurely Seabird Catamaran.
If you're feeling really adventurous you can do a landing trip to Bass Rock or the Isle of May!
Take a day trip to Edinburgh
Trains and buses run regularly from Dunbar and North Berwick to Edinburgh, 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.
On a fine day take a hike up Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill and take in the wonderful city skyline, or alternatively visit the city's many free museums.
A trip to Edinburgh Castle is a must for any visitor to the city and, if you visit at lunchtime, you may catch the firing of the 1 o'clock gun.
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Book a self-catering break to East Lothian
Visitors to East Lothian will never be short of things to see and do.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing self-catering break for two or a fun-filled family seaside holiday, Coast Properties have a property for you.
Browse our portfolio and book with us today!