Countryside and wildlife news

Consultation regarding access rights

Application to temporarily restrict access near Archerfield during Scottish Open

Published 4th September 2020.

Enjoy East Lothian's countryside

Choose from a range of outdoor destinations and remember physical distancing guidelines

Published 10th July 2020.

Closure of coastal/countryside car parks and children’s play areas to remain in place at this time

East Lothian's coastal and countryside car parks to remain closed

Published 29th May 2020.

Scottish Government advice on outdoor exercise

Local residents thanked for observing outdoor exercise guidelines

Published 12th May 2020.

Countryside Rangers gain professional awards

Scottish Countryside Rangers Association awards for two Countryside Rangers

Published 28th February 2020.

East Lothian recognised at annual environment awards

National recognition for local groups at 53rd annual Beautiful Scotland Awards ceremony.

Published 17th September 2019.

Meet Richard!

Meet Richard, Countryside Ranger with East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers.

Published 11th September 2019.

East Lothian Conservation Volunteers get ‘a lotta lolly’!

Welcome donation will support beach clean ups!

Published 18th July 2019.

East Lothian beaches feature in 2019 Scottish Beach awards

Keep Scotland Beautiful announces 2019 Scottish Beach Award winners

Published 31st May 2019.

Access to golf course at Renaissance to be suspended

East Lothian Council's Cabinet has agreed to a request to temporarily suspend public access to the Renaissance Golf Club during two major tournaments in July and August.

Published 14th May 2019.

Warning about dangers of blue-green algae

Hot and dry weather conditions have led to increase in algae production

Published 18th July 2018.

Council and Police Scotland are working in partnership to tackle rural crime

Partnership to tackle rural crime across East Lothian

Published 13th July 2018.

East Lothian success in Scottish beach awards

Keep Scotland Beautiful annual beach awards recognise local attractions

Published 31st May 2018.

Dog attack kills sheep at Aberlady Nature Reserve

Dog owners are being reminded not to walk their pets at Aberlady Nature Reserve after the death of a sheep there following an attack by a dog.

Published 26th March 2018.