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Concorde at The Museum of Flight, East Fortune

Visit East Lothian

East Lothian has something to offer everyone. Our castles and churches are steeped in history while the unique venues of the Scottish Seabird Centre allow you to control cameras on the internationally renowned Bass Rock and the National Museum of Flight offers tours on Concorde!

Musselburgh Racecourse hosts twenty-six fabulous race meetings a year and when you visit Glenkinchie Distillery you'll find out everything about Scotland's greatest export, malt whisky.

Visit East Lothian for a fantastic time with your friends and family.

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Golf East Lothian

Golf East Lothian is an initiative developed by East Lothian Council's Economic Development Division in association with other partners.

Golf East Lothian

Think BEACH campaign

On holiday? Don't be a victim of car crime... Think BEACH.

East Lothian Council are working with Lothian and Borders Police to prevent car crime. Here you will find some important tips on how to look after your valuables.

Think BEACH leaflet

Comfort Scheme

East Lothian Council Comfort Scheme is a new partnership agreement with local service providers, to offer their toilet facilities to members of the public, free of charge, whether or not they are a customer.

Details and participants

Access to the Outdoors

Information on walking, cycling, horse riding, long distance walks, countryside events and guided walks in East Lothian.

Access to the Outdoors

Archaeology Service

The Archaeology Service provides archaeological and historical information and advice for both East Lothian and Midlothian.

Archaeology Service

Our Tourist Economy

Tourism plays a major part in East Lothian's economy. It is the second largest employment sector in East Lothian, with 5,453 people working in the tourism industry.