Location: Dunbar
Top Things to do in Dunbar
Top 9 Free Things to do in Dunbar, Scotland
Dunbar (/dʌnˈbɑːr/ ( listen)) is a coastal town in East Lothian on the south-east coast of Scotland, approximately 28 miles (45 km) east of Edinburgh and 28 miles (45 km) from the English border north of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Restaurants in Dunbar
1. The Found Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
The Found Gallery is run by husband and wife team, Simon Glover and Amy Christie, showcasing a contemporary mix of British art and crafts talent. There are lots of local artists represented and Amy makes her unique glass jewellery and fused glass panels on-site. "We love Dunbar and its diverse community of friendly, welcoming people. We hope you enjoy spending some time with us and we'd love to hear your honest feedback regarding your visit. Hope to see you soon.Simon, Amy & Ava"We are open 10-5 Monday to Saturday. There is on street parking for durations up to an hour and numerous free parking sites within a 2 minute walk of the gallery. If you're looking to plan a day out and want to know some of the secret, less well known walks and places, please ask, we love a chat.
2. Thorntonloch Beach
3. Victoria Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By as0915
The harbour is quite small, nevertheless, the scenery is absolutely stunning! The fish and chips were very tasty too. Definitely worth a visit.
4. Belhaven Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By grantmP6248GF - Dunbar, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful place to be, wild and unspoilt just as John Muir thought too.....jogging, surfing, dog walking and people watching all a pleasure in this sanctuary from the everyday.....
5. John Muir's Birthplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By 19Daly07 - Worcester, United Kingdom
Interesting and friendly little museum full of fairly amazing facts about this fascinating man that did so much for the environment and the preservation of the natural world. The museum is free, small but packed with easily digestible information that make it well worth the visit. It's well laid out so never boring, interactive and with a lot of visual stuff that makes it well worth the visit. Take your time and don't miss it
6. Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
The historic Dunbar Town House, built towards the end of the 16th century, contains what is considered Scotland's oldest functioning Council Chamber. The building is home to a museum and gallery with changing historical and art exhibitions as well as a local history display area and research room managed by Dunbar and District History Society. Open daily 1pm - 5pm April - September
Reviewed By andysM9359BP
A very nice little place with lots of history with very friendly and helpful staff Gordon was out standing with his knowledge of local history
7. Torness Nuclear Power Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 64rossw - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom
We had a visit to Torness today we were fortunate as we were only 3 in our group, our guide Maureen was great lots of information and answered all our questions. It is a fantastic piece of engineering all British built, this tour I would highly recommend for everyone as long as you can get up stairs. The diagrams are very informative and easy to understand, don't miss this visit.
8. Knowes Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By fredb667 - Dirleton, United Kingdom
Great salads to go with the tart. Local produce all great and worth the small premium. Eggs from the chickens in the yard awesome. Only negative was the takeaway mushroom soup. Very gloupy and tasteless. Will get Cullen’s skink from now on.
9. Dunbar Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By MoDoodlebug75 - Livingston, United Kingdom
Yes, it's a ruin. No, you can't access it anymore. However, it's in a lovely wee town, beside an interesting harbour and you could spend hours just watching the kittiwakes who have claimed the castle as their own. Buy a book on the history of the town (I got one for £3.50 from the local history society) sit in the sunshine with the castle and harbour entrance as your view and marvel at the fact that there's anything left of this castle at all after everything it's been through!!
