Guidebook for East Lothian
Essentials
Co-op Food - Gifford
Duns RoadHoggs Newsagent And Postoffice
High StreetPost Office, newspapers, magazines, sweets and gifts in Gifford
Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StPharmacy
Jet Petrol Station
Petrol, diesel and firewood.
Local supermarket in Haddington, 15 minutes from the cottage. En route to and from Edinburgh
13 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Newton PortLocal supermarket in Haddington, 15 minutes from the cottage. En route to and from Edinburgh
Local supermarket, 15 minutes from cottage. En route if travelling to the cottage from the south via the A1 and Newcastle.
12 locals recommend
Asda Dunbar Supermarket
Spott RoadLocal supermarket, 15 minutes from cottage. En route if travelling to the cottage from the south via the A1 and Newcastle.
Stationary shop with printing facilities and friendly staff. Ideal for last minute ticket printing, just send them an email with the tickets to be printed.
Magpie & Crow Stationery Shop
27 Market StStationary shop with printing facilities and friendly staff. Ideal for last minute ticket printing, just send them an email with the tickets to be printed.
Food Scene
Lanterne Rouge
1 Main StGarvald Inn
Local pub serving drinks and food, 1 mile from the cottages.
Great family run restaurant/bar in a fantastic location at the edge of the River Tyne. Courtesy minibus will pick up and drop off guests from the cottages for reservations of 6 or more people dining.
11 locals recommend
The Waterside Bistro in Haddington
1-5 WatersideGreat family run restaurant/bar in a fantastic location at the edge of the River Tyne. Courtesy minibus will pick up and drop off guests from the cottages for reservations of 6 or more people dining.
Great daytime cafe with fantastic food, stylish decor inside and outdoor seating. Delicious bread from the bakery for topping up your cottage supplies.
12 locals recommend
The Loft Café & Bakery
Peffer's PlaceGreat daytime cafe with fantastic food, stylish decor inside and outdoor seating. Delicious bread from the bakery for topping up your cottage supplies.
Falko
91 High StTweeddale Arms Hotel
High StreetEastern Eye
6 HardgateIndian restaurant, sit in, take-away or delivered
Large daytime restaurant with stylish dining interior and gift shop. Lovely walks around the restaurant to work off the holiday lunch.
23 locals recommend
Archerfield Walled Garden
Large daytime restaurant with stylish dining interior and gift shop. Lovely walks around the restaurant to work off the holiday lunch.
Markets are on the last Saturday of every month from 9am to 1pm in Court Street, Haddington. Have a browse around the stalls and treat yourself to some delicious local food direct from the producers.
http://www.haddingtonfarmersmarket.co.uk/
Haddington Farmers' Markets
Court StreetMarkets are on the last Saturday of every month from 9am to 1pm in Court Street, Haddington. Have a browse around the stalls and treat yourself to some delicious local food direct from the producers.
http://www.haddingtonfarmersmarket.co.uk/
Cafe and gift shop which is a great start or end to a walk along Tynninghame Beach & woodland
9 locals recommend
Tyninghame Country Store
Main StreetCafe and gift shop which is a great start or end to a walk along Tynninghame Beach & woodland
Drift
Great food and drinks, stunning location with infinity view from cafe.
Shopping
Beech & Birch - Scandinavian and British Homeware
3 Main StGift shop
Gosford bothy farm shop
Butcher & delicatessan
Parks & Nature
Lammermuir Hills
Tyninghame Beach
Beach and forest walks
Yellowcraigs Beach
Tyninghame Beach
Great outdoor walking with good paths and semi-sheltered so a good choice on a rainy day. Ideal for all ages. 10 minutes drive from the cottage.
Pressmennan Wood
Great outdoor walking with good paths and semi-sheltered so a good choice on a rainy day. Ideal for all ages. 10 minutes drive from the cottage.
Situated on Carfrae Farm where you can stay at Carfrae Farm Holiday Cottages and walk to the Loch for a relaxing 3 hour stroll.
Danskine Loch
Situated on Carfrae Farm where you can stay at Carfrae Farm Holiday Cottages and walk to the Loch for a relaxing 3 hour stroll.
A magical place, beautiful in all weather conditions. It is only a short walk, but with a steep path,
from the parking to the harbour with a small harbour beach, a lovely spot to rest and enjoy the quiet and the view. Look out for the tunnel on the right going down the hill, it also takes you to the harbour.
8 locals recommend
Cove Harbour
6 W EndA magical place, beautiful in all weather conditions. It is only a short walk, but with a steep path,
from the parking to the harbour with a small harbour beach, a lovely spot to rest and enjoy the quiet and the view. Look out for the tunnel on the right going down the hill, it also takes you to the harbour.
Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails.
43 locals recommend
Seacliff
Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails.
Getting Around
Longniddry station
Main StreetTrain Station
Entertainment & Activities
Foxlake Adventures CIC
Fully equipped Royal Yachting Association Training Centre delivering accredited dinghy sailing courses for children and adults.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/whiteadder-watersports-centre-p1209501
Whiteadder Water
Fully equipped Royal Yachting Association Training Centre delivering accredited dinghy sailing courses for children and adults.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/whiteadder-watersports-centre-p1209501
Duns Motocross Track is one of Scotland’s best motocross facilities and has been a staple in the Scottish off-road scene since the early 80’s. Previously it was successfully run by the landowner but the circuit is now operated by ex-British Champion Motocross racer, Bryan Mackenzie. Bryan, who recently retired from professional competition in 2016, was raised in the nearby district of East Lothian and has been attending the Duns Motocross Track since he began riding motocross bikes in 1990 and admits it was an important part of his motocross development which evolved into a dream career.
Duns Motocross
Duns Motocross Track is one of Scotland’s best motocross facilities and has been a staple in the Scottish off-road scene since the early 80’s. Previously it was successfully run by the landowner but the circuit is now operated by ex-British Champion Motocross racer, Bryan Mackenzie. Bryan, who recently retired from professional competition in 2016, was raised in the nearby district of East Lothian and has been attending the Duns Motocross Track since he began riding motocross bikes in 1990 and admits it was an important part of his motocross development which evolved into a dream career.
Gifford Golf Club
Edinburgh RoadDunbar Golf Club
Gullane Golf Club Visitors Clubhouse
West Links RoadNorth Berwick Golf Club
Beach RoadCraigielaw Golf Club
East Links Family Park
Seabird Centre station
Horse riding in a fantastic location by the sea. 30 minutes from the cottages.
43 locals recommend
Seacliff
Horse riding in a fantastic location by the sea. 30 minutes from the cottages.
Sightseeing
The Bass Rock is an island which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in its own right, due to its gannet colony. Trips to the Bass Rock are available from Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick
15 locals recommend
Bass Rock
The Bass Rock is an island which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in its own right, due to its gannet colony. Trips to the Bass Rock are available from Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick
Scottish Seabird Centre
Harbour TerraceOutdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircraft, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board.
49 locals recommend
National Museum of Flight
B1347Outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircraft, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board.
Take a tour of our local whisky distillery which is 30 minutes from the cottages. Tours need to be booked in advance. https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/glenkinchie/
30 locals recommend
Glenkinchie Distillery
Take a tour of our local whisky distillery which is 30 minutes from the cottages. Tours need to be booked in advance. https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/glenkinchie/