Edinburgh Airport 57 min
Scottish Seabird Centre (3 min) Environmental hub with close-ups of sea birds and mammals, a discovery area and seasonal seafaris. National Museum Of Flight (15 min) Outdoor museum with 4-hangar collection of aircraft, including Concorde and Boeing 707 to board. John Muir's Birthplace (22 min) The noted naturalist was born in this humble home, now a museum dedicated to his life & work. Seacliff (11 min) Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails. Muirfield (11 min) Challenging links golf course with panoramic sea views, a regular host to the Open Championship. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot (14 min) Iconic watermill & a 16th-century nesting site for doves, featured in the TV show Outlander. East Links Family Park (18 min) Family-friendly park with animal enclosures, train rides, go-karts, bouncy castle and trampolines. Bass Rock (6 min) This famous rocky island features the ruins of an ancient castle & chapel, plus many gannets. Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd (1 hr 51) Harbor museum on the history of Scotland's fishing industry with boat models, dioramas & paintings. Tantallon Castle (7 min) Former fortification and seat of the Earls of Angus, with 5-storey central tower and replica cannon. Dirleton Castle & Gardens (8 min) Ruined Medieval fortified house with the world's longest herbaceous border in 19th-century gardens. Yellowcraig Beach (11 min) Expansive beach popular for rock pools & coastal walks, with shower facilities & a kids' play area. North Berwick Law (4 min) Popular hilltop hiking spot featuring sweeping city & sea views, plus a small rock-climbing area. |