a 6-minute walk from north berwick train station, this unfussy b&b is also a 9-minute walk from west bay beaches and 5 miles from the legendary muirfield golf course. there are 2 modern rooms with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. an en suite bathroom and a private garden-view balcony are offered in 1 of the rooms; the other has a private bathroom. freebies include full scottish breakfast, parking and a shuttle from the local train station. Edinburgh Airport 55 min
Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot (13 min) Iconic watermill & a 16th-century nesting site for doves, featured in the TV show Outlander. Muirfield (10 min) Challenging links golf course with panoramic sea views, a regular host to the Open Championship. Tantallon Castle (7 min) Former fortification and seat of the Earls of Angus, with 5-storey central tower and replica cannon. Yellowcraig Beach (10 min) Expansive beach popular for rock pools & coastal walks, with shower facilities & a kids' play area. Bass Rock (6 min) This famous rocky island features the ruins of an ancient castle & chapel, plus many gannets. John Muir's Birthplace (22 min) The noted naturalist was born in this humble home, now a museum dedicated to his life & work. National Museum Of Flight (13 min) Outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircraft, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board. Dirleton Castle & Gardens (8 min) Ruined Medieval fortified house with the world's longest herbaceous border in 19th-century gardens. Scottish Seabird Centre (11 min) Environmental hub with close-ups of sea birds and mammals, a discovery area and seasonal seafaris. East Links Family Park (18 min) Family-friendly park with animal enclosures, train rides, go-karts, bouncy castle and trampolines. Seacliff (10 min) Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails. Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd (1 hr 50) Harbor museum on the history of Scotland's fishing industry with boat models, dioramas & paintings. North Berwick Law (2 min) Popular hilltop hiking spot featuring sweeping city & sea views, plus a small rock-climbing area. |