Location: East Linton
Top Things to do in East Linton
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East Linton is a village and former Police burgh in East Lothian, Scotland, situated on the River Tyne and A199 road (former A1 road) five miles east of Haddington, with a population of 1,731 (Census 2011). (In 1881 it had a population of 1,042).
Restaurants in East Linton
1. Viarama
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Viarama is Scotland's leading virtual reality company, based in the beautiful village of East Linton. Viarama offers world class virtual reality in its custom built venue, including the world's first VR Rally Car, flight simulators, and all of the latest and best virtual reality games and experiences. Kids aged six and above can enjoy a truly wonderful time, and as we are a social enterprise our services are priced within the reach of most families. To read our exclusively five star facebook reviews, please search for Viarama_vr. We look forward to providing you with a warm welcome and an experience you will never forget. Viarama - beyond your imagination.
2. Tyninghame Beach
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By keithw533 - Falkirk, United Kingdom
Great place for a decent walk through woods and then the beach. Less busy than the more well known beaches, so good if you like some peace and quiet. Good cafe in the village after bracing walk.
3. Trapain Law
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By V6731MDemmag - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lovely wee sunday jaunt up here. Nice wee easy paths to follow and surprise of Exmoor ponies also. Lovely view over to Borders and Pentlands
4. Forth Boat Tours
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Forth Tours offer sightseeing tours and cruises of the Firth of Forth and famous Forth Bridges, departing from Hawes Pier in the picturesque village of South Queensferry. Enjoy the wonderful Edinburgh panorama, trips to the island of Inchcolm and its Abbey, and spot puffins, seals and dolphins. Sit in the heated observation lounge and enjoy a great guided commentary on the history and heritage of the area. Try our Salsa, Jazz and Explorer Cruises too.
5. Hailes Castle
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By andrewhdk - Falkirk, United Kingdom
My wife and I wanted to visit Hailes Castle and climb up Traprain Law before trying lunch in East Linton. We were holidaying in Dunbar to attend the Lammermuir Festival and enjoy sea walks, historic sites and local restaurants. What we found particularly attractive about visiting Hailes Castle is its size and neatness. . Though now a well-preserved ruin, because it’s small and well-maintained, and also because there are only a few visitors at any one time, it becomes easy to visualise the whole picture of castle life, and to imagine the bustle and activities around the whole castle in the 1400s. PRACTICALITIES It’s worth saying, as others have done, that the road taking you to Hailes Castle, called Brae Heads Loan, is almost single-track, with very few passing places, so drive cautiously and expect to have to reverse some distance if you meet another car head-on. Brae Heads Loan is accessed by turning off the A199 where ‘Hailes Castle’ is signed, then turning off to the right. On reaching the castle, which is set back from the road and overlooks the (Scottish) River Tyne, there’s a parking area for two or three cars. But since visitors aren’t frequent, that’s probably enough. Entry is free; there is no shop or attendant. The grounds of the little castle are impeccably maintained by Historic Scotland, grass well mown, signage undamaged. We found the small Hall and the vaulted Bakehouse and Brewhouse rather beautiful, and the views from the windows down to the Tyne are impressive. Families can easily get down to the river for a picnic. HISTORY The castle is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles, dating from the early 1200s when its thick curtain wall was laid. It was begun as a tower house by the de Gourlay family from Northumbria, taken from them by forfeit in the wars of independence, and conferred on the de Hepburn family, who added substantial extensions in the 14th and 15thC. The Hepburns, who were also from Northumbria, built the west and east towers during the 15thC. Mary Queen of Scots’ third husband, James Hepburn, was from this family. Then Oliver Cromwell attacked and incapacitated the castle after the Battle of Dunbar in 1650; it was no longer a viable fortification and was used for storage until coming into public trust in the 20thC. Overall, we found Hailes Castle charming, romantic and – significantly – easy to imagine alive historically. It’s well worth an hour’s visit.
6. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By FranE254 - Leeds, United Kingdom
We visited on a very rainy day and had a fantastic tour with the very well informed and interesting Fraser - his knowledge and enthusiasm were great and he really bought this beautiful place to life. The workings of the mill are so interesting - a great pice of engineering
7. Adventure 001
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3.5 based on 15 reviews
8. Lothian Sports Massage
I provide deep tissue/sports massage at my therapy room in my house, in a clinic in North Berwick or I also provide a mobile service.
9. Prestonkirk Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. East Linton Memorial Drinking Fountain
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
