Edinburgh Airport 57 min
National Museum Of Flight (18 min) Outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircraft, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board. Dirleton Castle & Gardens (21 min) Ruined Medieval fortified house with the world's longest herbaceous border in 19th-century gardens. Scottish Seabird Centre (17 min) Environmental hub with close-ups of sea birds and mammals, a discovery area and seasonal seafaris. Bass Rock (12 min) This famous rocky island features the ruins of an ancient castle & chapel, plus many gannets. John Muir's Birthplace (17 min) The noted naturalist was born in this humble home, now a museum dedicated to his life & work. Yellowcraig Beach (23 min) Expansive beach popular for rock pools & coastal walks, with shower facilities & a kids' play area. Seacliff (13 min) Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails. East Links Family Park (13 min) Family-friendly park with animal enclosures, train rides, go-karts, bouncy castle and trampolines. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot (10 min) Iconic watermill & a 16th-century nesting site for doves, featured in the TV show Outlander. Isle of May (17 min) Ruins, castle, history, and château Tyninghame Beach (12 min) North Berwick Law (17 min) Popular hilltop hiking spot featuring sweeping city & sea views, plus a small rock-climbing area. Tantallon Castle (12 min) Former fortification and seat of the Earls of Angus, with 5-storey central tower and replica cannon. Muirfield (23 min) Challenging links golf course with panoramic sea views, a regular host to the Open Championship. |