Tourism and visitor attractions news

ASI Ladies Scottish Open set for bumper weekend of entertainment

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has announced two themed days for the weekend to add to the fun at The Renaissance Club from 8-11 August.

Published 24th July 2019.

Travel advice for the Scottish Open this weekend 10-14 July

The ASI Scottish Open will take place at The Renaissance Club from 10-14 July. Spectators are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of a free shuttle bus from North Berwick.

Published 6th July 2019.

East Lothian beaches feature in 2019 Scottish Beach awards

Keep Scotland Beautiful announces 2019 Scottish Beach Award winners

Published 31st May 2019.

Musselburgh Silver Arrow 2019

Historic competition takes place at Musselburgh Links

Published 15th 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.

East Lothian's civic flag is unveiled!

The result of the public vote to choose a civic flag for East Lothian was revealed at a reception at East Lothian Council HQ last night (Thursday).

Published 14th December 2018.

The Saltire Festival

The Saltire Festival is back for 2018 to mark St Andrew's Day and East Lothian being the home of the Saltire flag. Celebrating heritage, culture, food & drink, music, arts and entertainment.

Published 23rd November 2018.

Christmas shopping made easy - the East Lothian Gift Card is here!

The brand new East Lothian Gift card has officially launched and is available to buy – getting your Christmas shopping off to a flying start!

Published 12th November 2018.

Fireworks display

Popular fireworks display returns to Musselburgh Fisherrow Links

Published 30th October 2018.

Major golf events boost East Lothian economy by £5.5 million

Major golf events in East Lothian this summer have brought £5.5 million into the local economy according to an impact report.

Published 16th October 2018.

A sense of place exhibition

New exhibition of paintings of Haddington in the 1940s and 1950s at John Gray Centre

Published 28th September 2018.

The Lammermuir Festival - Beautiful music in beautiful places

From Friday 14 to Sunday 23 September, Lammermuir Festival brings 10 days of superb classical music to East Lothian.

Published 28th August 2018.

Summer of events in East Lothian

From golf to music, and from art to comedy, there’s something for everyone in East Lothian this summer and autumn.

Published 23rd August 2018.

East Lothian stars in Aldi ad!

A film crew descended on East Lothian recently to film an advert for supermarket giant Aldi – featuring various locations around the county, and it’s currently showing on TV and online.

Published 24th July 2018.

ASI Scottish Ladies Open at Gullane

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open tees off at Gullane Golf Club this week from Thursday 26th July to Sunday 29th.

Published 24th July 2018.

East Lothian to host ASI Scottish Open & Ladies Open in 2019

Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open & ASI Ladies Scottish Open are set for The Renaissance Club, East Lothian, in 2019.

Published 11th July 2018.

Transport Plan confirmed for ASI Scottish Open

A transport plan has been confirmed ahead of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at Gullane.

Published 6th July 2018.

Events and festivals this summer

There's a busy programme of events taking place in the county this summer

Published 30th June 2018.

Ironman 70.3 returns to East Lothian this weekend

Ironman 70.3 returns to East Lothian on Sunday 1st July. Local residents should be aware of some road closures necessary for the event.

Published 27th June 2018.

Largest junior golf tournament in Europe returns to East Lothian

More than 670 young golfers have arrived in East Lothian to compete in the largest junior golf tournament in Europe - the 2018 US Kids Golf European Championship.

Published 29th May 2018.

Musselburgh Silver Arrow

Historic competition takes place at Musselburgh Links

Published 16th May 2018.

Great golf teeing-off in East Lothian this summer

East Lothian's stand at VisitScotland EXPO 2018 had two very special visitors - the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open trophy and Malcolm Roughead OBE, Chief Executive of VisitScotland.

Published 15th May 2018.

School pupils get their hands on Scottish Open trophies!

Every school pupil in East Lothian will get their hands on the coveted Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open & Ladies' Open trophies when they go on tour round our schools.

Published 10th May 2018.

Access to golf course at Gullane to be suspended

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

Published 8th May 2018.

East Lothian young golfers win Scottish Open pro-am places

Three secondary school pupils from East Lothian have won places in a pro-am team and will be playing alongside some of the biggest names in golf.

Published 8th May 2018.

Prestongrange museum receives new national funding

Funding cash boost for Prestongrange

Published 4th May 2018.

Prestonpans pupils launch IRONKIDS

The organisers of IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon, which starts in East Lothian on Sunday 1st July launched the IRONKIDS event at Prestonpans Primary School.

Published 21st March 2018.

One-stop-shop for organisers staging East Lothian events

Members of East Lothian Council's Policy & Performance Review Committee noted that major events in East Lothian brought more than £3.5 million in economic benefit to the region during 2016-17.

Published 22nd February 2018.

Exhibition space available at Dunbar Town House

Calling all artists - would you like to exhibit your work at Dunbar?

Published 15th December 2017.

Saltire Festival a success

East Lothian’s Saltire Festival has enjoyed another successful year.

Published 5th December 2017.

Could you design a flag for East Lothian?

An open competition to design a brand new and distinctive flag for East Lothian has been launched.

Published 28th November 2017.

Saltire Festival opening concert under the wings of Scotland's Concorde!

In terms of unique venues, a concert under the wings of Scotland’s Concorde at the National Museum of Flight must be right up there with the best!

Published 22nd November 2017.

Enjoy Pies and Pictures at Prestongrange!

Share your photos of local industrial life at museum event in Prestonpans

Published 7th November 2017.

The story of Andrew and the Saltire

New exhibition opens at John Gray Centre

Published 7th November 2017.

Saltire Festival 2017 best programme ever!

Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 Saltire Festival in East Lothian.

Published 11th October 2017.

Tour of Britain returns to East Lothian!

On Sunday 3 September, East Lothian plays host to the Tour of Britain once again as the route passes through the county on stage one of the 2017 Tour, from Edinburgh to Kelso.

Published 29th August 2017.

Lots to enjoy at East Lothian archaeology and local history fortnight

Discover the rich heritage of East Lothian

Published 24th August 2017.

Row, row, row your boat along The John Muir Way

Local rowing club become the first to complete iconic walk by boat

Published 28th July 2017.

Ironman 70.3 Edinburgh – Sunday 2 July

Nearly 2,000 athletes will compete in this weekend’s Ironman 70.3 Edinburgh. There will be a number of road closures in place to facilitate the event

Published 28th June 2017.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Details of route, road closures and parking restrictions

Published 11th May 2017.

East Lothian on the BBC!

East Lothian is set to be featured on the BBC 2 programme Great British Railway Journeys this week.

Published 5th January 2017.

Scottish Half Marathon 2016

Scottish Half Marathon in East Lothian this Sunday 18 September

Published 12th September 2016.

The BFG in East Lothian!

Just in time to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, Steven Spielberg’s the BFG is in cinemas now. When you go, remember to keep your eyes peeled for some shots of East Lothian!

Published 22nd July 2016.

East Lothian Council reacts to Muirfield Golf Club decision

Muirfield Golf Course ELC Chief Executive Angela Leitch has responded to the decision taken by members of Muirfield Golf Club, Gullane, not to accept female members.

Published 19th May 2016.