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Coach Stop Dunbar
Free coach parking with great facilities and attractions for all group sizes at East Links Family Park. Brewery tours, scenic harbour, romantic ruins, and the story of renowned naturalist John Muir.
Who does it appeal to?
Families and those interested in history, environment, wildlife and animals.
What can we see and do?
John Muir
Born in Dunbar in 1838, John Muir emigrated with his parents to the USA where he became famous as an environmentalist, geologist, botanist and is world renowned as the father America’s national parks. Find out more about this remarkable man in the house where he was born.
While you are in Dunbar, take the time to have a walk in John Muir Country Park or along a section of the John Muir Way and enjoy the magnificent coastline and wildlife.
Dunbar Harbour
Mary Queen of Scots is the most famous of all Scottish Monarchs. Born in 1542, her short life is a story of love, betrayal and murder. East Lothian has many connections with Mary.
Mary was abducted and taken to Dunbar Castle where she was forced to marry Lord Bothwell in 1567. You can see the castle’s impressive ruins at the harbour. Between February and August you can see the kittiwake colony nesting on the cliffs and you can regularly spot seals bobbing around amongst the boats.
East Links Family Park
East Links Family Park is not only great for a family outing. With its narrow gauge railway train safari, farm animals, small animal handling shed, adventure activities and excellent facilities it is also a great place for coach groups. On your visit to Dunbar East Links is a great stopping point for morning coffee, afternoon tea or lunch.
Belhaven Brewery
As well as gaining a sense of history at this site where there is evidence of brewing dating back to at least the 16th century, visitors learn how fine Belhaven beers are brewed and packaged. Tours end with a visit to The Monks Retreat, the in-house bar, for a sampling session.
What are the main attractions?
John Muir’s Birthplace, Dunbar Harbour, Belhaven Brewery and East Links Family Park
How long does it take?
One day
Where are the main locations?
Dunbar
Accessibility
Easy
Shopping
Yes
Refreshments
Yes
Coach parking/drop off & pick up point
- John Muir’s Birthplace Free Parking (at the nearby Leisure Centre).
- East Links Family Park Free Parking
Special rates for coach and tour groups
- John Muir’s Birthplace Free.
- East Links Family Park Special Rates With Driver/Guide Concessions.
- Belhaven Brewery concession rates available.
How do we book?
You can select where you want to go from the suggestions above or choose to visit them all. Advance booking is recommended; please contact each attraction direct to book and for the best available group offers.
Contacts
John Muir’s Birthplace
Contact Jo Moulin. Telephone 01368 865899/861951.
Email jmoulin@eastlothian.gov.uk
East Links Family Park
Contact Grant Bell. Telephone 01368863607.
Email grant@eastlinks.co.ukBelhaven Brewery
Contact Sarah Tate/Vicky Hannan. Telephone 01368869200
