Top Things to do in East Lothian
The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in East Lothian, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in East Lothian, United Kingdom including Catherine Watson Monument, Brown Bear Statue, Creel Loaders, Byre's Hill and Hopetoun Monument, The Battle of Dunbar 1650, The Watcher Statue, Arctic Tern Statue, David Macbeth Moir Statue, Massacre of Tranent Monument, Musselburgh Archer.
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1. Catherine Watson Monument
2. Brown Bear Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A magnificent five-metre-high steel sculpture of a brown bear, created as a tribute to pioneering Dunbar-born naturalist and conservationist, John Muir (1838-1914). Muir is known as ‘Father of the National Parks’ due to his key role in the establishment National Parks in the USA, including and Sequoia National Parks. The stunning sculpture, erected in 2019, was created by Scottish sculptor, Andy Scott, responsible for other prominent public artworks, including The Kelpies near Falkirk.
3. Creel Loaders
4. Byre's Hill and Hopetoun Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Geezersl - West Molesey, United Kingdom
Small car park and an uphill walk leads you to some fantastic views all over east Lothian even better if you can get up the tower, the views are amazing on a clear day
5. The Battle of Dunbar 1650
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Vantage point looking out over the former battlefield of Dunbar with commemorative monument and bench dedicated to the fallen.
6. The Watcher Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Walking towards the Sealife centre I was struck by the man with binoculars looking out to sea . As I got nearer I found it was a superb statue by the well known Scottish Sculptor Kenny Hunter cast in bronze and unveiled in 2014 to celebrate the work of the Seabird Centre it is a handsome addition to the attractions at the seashore
7. Arctic Tern Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful statue and a picturesque view you really can’t get much better. It’s next to the sea life centre or ST Andrews auld Kirk.
8. David Macbeth Moir Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is a fascinating statue and David Macbeth moir. Fun fact: there is a Wetherspoons named after him. He was a doctor and writer but famous for saving peoples life when other doctors went away frightened.
9. Massacre of Tranent Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This monument is against the tyranny government. It’s a good memorial and it’s looks cool and it’s recommended.
10. Musselburgh Archer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This art installation was created by Svetlana Kondakova and Maja Quille, to celebrate Musselburgh history. The sculpture depicts a half naked man, an archer from antiquity about to fire an arrow. Bizarrely, the archer is holding neither a bow nor any arrows. There’s a plaque at the foot of the sculpture with an explanation of the sculpture. The sculpture represents three things; a pre-Roman British archer, a symbolic allegory to the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh when the Scots were defeated by the English, and lastly, the Musselburgh Silver Arrow archery competition. That’s a lot for one sculpture to represent! I love the sculpture. The lack of a bow and arrow just adds to the novelty.
