Welcome to East Lothian
With over 40 miles of stunning coastline, golden beaches, rolling countryside, award-winning attractions, excellent food & drink and the world’s finest links golf courses, we have the best of Scotland! It may feel like a million miles away, but it’s only minutes from Edinburgh. East Lothian is not only a great place to visit, it is a great place to live and work. Have a look at just some of the things that make this a wonderful place.
Upcoming Events
Find out what’s happening in East Lothian with events and festivals that attract people from all over the world to celebrate Scotland's fascinating heritage and wonderful culture featuring the best of Scottish music, arts, food & drink, innovation, sport and entertainment.
9:00am-10:00pm
A series of events to mark the anniversary of Robert the Bruce's 1318 Charter to the town. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-10:00pm
Tribute to the piano rock of Sir Elton John. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-6:00pm
An action packed day featuring animals, food, shopping, learning and so much more. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-1:00pm
Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere where stallholders offer you a tempting selection of home produced specialities. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-10:00pm
The 13th, 3 Harbours Arts Festival continues to be diverse with artists, music, events and workshops throughout the villages of Prestonpans, Port Seton & Cockenzie. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-1:00pm
A series of fun, family focused, mass participation running events, with age group races for young people aged between 3 & 14. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-6:00pm
A street food market bringing ten different Scottish traders to every session. Live DJs provide a soulful soundtrack in the courtyard and there's an open air bar serving Archerfield's signature ales, brewed on site. Visit here for more information.
9:31am
Pop along to Prestongrange to potter with pots. Have fun learning to make your very own coil clay pots. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of exhilirating flat racing by the coast. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-4:00pm
Be witness to the siege of 1650 as the invading English army attacks the castle. Included in admission price.
9:06am
8:00am-6:00pm
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open 2018 returns to Gullane. With music, entertainment, children's activities and food and drink outlets showcasing local produce, all complementing the world-class golfing action on Scotland's Golf Coast. Visit here for more information.
10:30am-12:00pm
Team up with our Local History Officer and discover how to research your family tree. Visit here for more information.
10:30am-12:00pm
Join us for some of John's favourite animal stores and make your own animal masks to take home. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-3:30pm
Discover the natural beauty and heritage of Prestongrange on this nature ramble. There will also be a craft activity making bird feeders for our gardens. Visit here for more information.
5:30pm-8:30pm
The historic Musselburgh harness racing fixture is one of the premier meetings in the country featuring top Harness racing trainers, horses and drivers. Visit here for more information.
1:30pm-6:00pm
The historic Musselburgh harness racing fixture is one of the premier meetings in the country featuring top Harness racing, trainers, horses and drivers. Visit here for more information.
9:45am-11:15am
We will challenge you to take your own postcard picture of something you think represents Dunbar. You will also have the opportunity to enter our Dunbar 2019 Calendar competition. Visit here for more information.
2:15pm-5:15pm
Enjoy some holiday family fun with seven exciting races and children's entertainment. Visit here for more information.
8:00am-6:00pm
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open takes place at Gullane and is one of the premier events on the Ladies European Tour & LPGA Tour. Visit here for more information
9:00am-1:00pm
Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere where stallholders offer you a tempting selection of home produced specialities. Visit here for more information.
10:00am-5:00pm
A thrilling day out for all the family! Join us at Eat Fortune Airfield as aircraft old and new take to the skies for an afternoon of breathtaking aerial displays. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-6:00pm
A street food market bringing ten different Scottish traders to every session. Live DJs provide a soulful soundtrack in the courtyard and there's an open air bar serving Archerfield's signature ales, brewed on site. Visit here for more information.
6:30pm-10:55am
Heartbreak invite you to join us for a grand opening of The Lord Furt Hospital Playground, a spectacular new play area for the convalescent child. Tom and his friends will be there too but you might know them as the Midnight Gang. Visit here for more information.
10:30am-12:00pm
Come along and find out exactly how much trouble our planet would be in without these marvellous creatures! Visit here for more information.
9:00am-11:00am
Now extended to a 10 day festival, showcasing some of the most exciting names in music, alongside, well known, comics, entertainers and world-renowned authors. Visit here for more information.
5:40pm-8:50pm
An evening at the races, packed full of thrilling flat racing and entertainment to suit everyone. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-5:00pm
The Archerfield Cup Raceday, an afternoon full of top quality racing for sport enthusiasts. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Ray Bill will take you through the intricate art of painting minifigures. Suitable for ages 8-16 years. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-5:00pm
Enjoy local, national and international artist's exhibitions in High Street shop windows and daily workshops on photography, life drawing, stone balance, graffiti and painting. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-1:00pm
Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere where stallholders offer you a tempting selection of home produced specialities. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-6:00pm
A street food market bringing ten different Scottish traders to every session. Live DJs provide a soulful soundtrack in the courtyard and there's an open air bar serving Archerfield's signature ales, brewed on site. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-5:00pm
Lavish in the final throes of summer for a mid week fixture. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-5:10pm
Lavish in the final throes of summer at a mid-week fixture. Visit here for more information.
4:30pm-7:35pm
Gather your work colleagues, family or friends and head down to the races to start your weekend the right way!. Visit here for more information.
One of the UK's most atmospheric classical music festivals with superb musicians performing great music across the beautiful and historic county of East Lothian. Visit here for more information.
8:00am-6:00pm
The Staysure Tour Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland's Golf Coast for the 4th successive year. Visit here for more information.
1:03pm
The annual East Lothian Battle Weekend returns to Prestonpans with a wider programme than every before. Visit here for more information.
2:55pm-6:15pm
You can expect a lot more than thrilling flat racing on our Caledonian Cup Raceday. You'll be able to enjoy live music, sip on some delicious local Caledonian beers and indulge in an array of delicious fresh foods. Visit here for more information.