Marvellous Machines

East Lothian has plenty to offer all with an interest in innovation and industry.

Who does it appeal to?

Those interested in history, whisky and innovation

What can we see and do?

Take Flight

The Museum of Flight is a protected First and Second World War airfield near North Berwick exploring man’s fascination with flight. It is home to Concorde and you can discover its story from the race to break the sound barrier to its arrival in East Lothian.

Industrious East Lothian

Machines of a different kind are uncovered at Prestongrange Museum, in Prestonpans, which tells the story past and present of local industries and the people who worked them.

Whisky Galore

A much-needed dram is on offer at the 5 star, Glenkinchie Distillery. Glenkinchie is famous for ‘The Edinburgh Malt’. Here you can see a working distillery, exhibition of whisky and of course taste Scotland’s national drink.

What are the main attractions?

The National Museum of Flight, Prestongrange Museum and Glenkinchie Distillery.

Where are the main locations?

North Berwick, Prestonpans and Glenkinchie

How long does it take?

One to two days.

Accessibility

Easy/Moderate

Shopping

Yes

Refreshments

Yes

Coach parking

• The National Museum of Flight Free Parking.
• Prestongrange Museum Free Parking.
• Glenkinchie Distillery Free Parking.

Special rates for coach and tour groups

• The National Museum of Flight Special Rates With Driver/Guide Concessions.
• Prestongrange Museum Free With Driver/Guide Concessions.
• Glenkinchie Distillery Special Rates With Driver/Guide Concessions.

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

The National Museum of Flight

Contact Linda De Costa. Telephone 0131 247 4238.
Email l.decosta@nms.ac.uk

Prestongrange Museum

Contact Katherine Weldon. Telephone 01620 828224.
Email kweldon@eastlohtian.gov.uk

Glenkinchie Distillery

Contact Rhona Paisley. Telephone 01875 342 004.
Email rhona.paisley@diageo.com