What to do and see in East Lothian, Scotland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

The Coastal Communities Museum opened in 2013. Each year the museum features a new exhibition, which generally starts-off at Easter and runs throughout the calendar year until the end of November, although check out the opening days as this varies according to the month. The museum has much to offer both adults and children. Mums and dads may be interested in some local history or gaining knowledge, while kids maybe looking forward to a fun visit, with things to do. The museum is managed and run by a team of volunteers, who rely on donations from the visiting public along with other grants to help sustain its development. Once your tour of the exhibition is complete why not purchase a Trail Leaflet and see where it takes you!

The John Gray Centre houses the County's Archives & Local History Department, a Museum covering the entire County's history from the Prehistoric settlements up to the present day and a branch library for Haddington, which also provides access to Internet and wifi for visitors. We also provide Baby and Disabled Adult changing facilities.

John Muir Alpacas is an exciting new trekking and tourism business close to John Muir Country Park and the John Muir Way in Dunbar.

17th century country house on the end of Edinburgh with 80 + acres of unique protected landscape. Also home to Weehailes, our new adventure play-park specially designed for younger children and themed around the Newhailes story. We’re currently undertaking an exciting conservation project to restore several areas of the highly significant 18th century designed landscape, including the flower garden, kitchen garden and formal lawns. Please note that as of February 2019 the stables courtyard and main house will be closed as we undergo building and conservation works to improve our facilities and protect our historic buildings. However Weehailes play-park, our outdoor diner and the wider estate are fully open and accessible.

Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. We distil the Edinburgh Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Discover the generous spirit of our garden home where we create our rare Lowland style whisky, evoking fragrant flowers, dried cut grass, and nutty cereal. Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 3rd May 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us. We look forward to welcoming you at Glenkinchie, the Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker.

Enjoy great days out at the seaside with the five-star Scottish Seabird Centre, an education and conservation charity based in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick. With incredible views of the Bass Rock, the world’s largest Northern gannet colony and the Isle of May the biggest puffin colony on the east coast of Britain, there is different wildlife to see throughout the year and at different stages of the breeding season. The all new Discovery Experience tells the story of Scotlands incredible marine wildlife and habitats through exhibits, games, and interactive live cameras on the Bass Rock and surrounding local islands. The Seabird Cafe, has amazing coastal views and one of East Lothian’s only seaside sundeck, and the Seabird giftshop is full of sustainable gifts and books. Please visit our website for details of our new health and safety and booking procedures in light of COVID19.