East Lothian

East Lothian is one of the most picturesque areas of Scotland. The County stretches from the eastern edge of Edinburgh to the waters of the North Sea. Rich in history, the past is kept alive with rugged castles, historic market towns and the remains of ancient settlements.

The quality of the urban and rural environment is one of East Lothian’s greatest assets with some of the finest farmland in Scotland. It is bounded on the south by the Lammermuir Hills and stretches eastwards to the boundary with Scottish Borders at Cockburnspath.

Tourism is an important and developing industry within East Lothian, with many visitors enjoying the 22 golf courses on offer. The Old Course at Musselburgh is the oldest surviving golf course in the world and was recently entered into the Guinness Book of World records for being so. The most famous East Lothian course is Muirfield, home to the Open Championship on 15 occasions and due to return in 2013.

As well as golf, East Lothina is host to many local galas, festivals, fetes and agricultural shows throughout the summer. Places of interest to visit, include the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Glenkinchie, Scotland’s most southerly distillery; the Bass Rock, a sanctuary for birds and the 3rd largest gannetry in the world, the Seabird Centre, North Berwick and the John Muir Birthplace in Dunbar, which details the life and achievements of the conservationist and founder of America’s National Parks. Historic castles include Dirleton, Tantallon and Hailes, which are all maintained by Historic Scotland.

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