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.
The Saltire Festival
The Saltire Festival is back for 2018, to celebrate St. Andrews Day, bringing together the very best of Scotland in the Home of the Flag!
Visitors can discover all that Scotland has to offer; our beautiful outdoors and stunning coastal landscape; delicious food & drink, created with the finest local produce; a long history and fascinating heritage; and hugely entertaining music, arts and comedy.
With events to suit everyone, this is a St. Andrew's Day celebration for all the family.
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.
Illuminated augmented reality adventure. The Yellow Brick Road has been destroyed in a war between the Witches of the East & West. Help the wizard rebuild the road and reunite the Land of Oz. Visit here for more information.
10:00am-5:00pm
Join East Links Family Park for their Spooktacular event featuring pumpkin festival, haunted house, boo corner, ghost train, fancy dress, face painting and lots more. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-4:00pm
Come and take part in our daily craft activities and science demonstrations about how birds fly, plus storytelling and bird of prey displays. Visit here for more information.
1:16pm
Come and see golfers play the game using hickory clubs, similar to those used in the game over a century ago, wearing traditional clothing of the era. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-4:00pm
See science like you've never seen before! Explore the strange and magical properties of matter, with fireballs, fire tornadoes & explosive chemical reactions. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Join multi-award winning wildlife cameraman, Doug Allan, for an evening of behind the scenes stories for all the family. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon. Visit here for more information.
2:30pm-4:00pm
A celebration of family and a touching tale of loss and love. 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.
9:16am
10:00am-5:00pm
Join East Links Family Park for their Spooktacular event featuring pumpkin festival, haunted house, boo corner, ghost train, fancy dress, face painting and lots more. Visit here for more information.
10:51am
Put on your bravest face as you follow our spooky trails, solve the puzzles and try out our terrifying tasks including Apple Dooking, Grave Grabbing & the Enormous Neep Heap before you 'guise' to claim your prize. Visit here for more information.
Dance meets Judo, Table Tennis, Football, Climbing, Running & more At Your Leisure, a new festival of international performance workshops taking place across East Lothian. Visit here for more information.
12:45pm-3:30pm
It's the first of the 2018-19 jumps season! This is an exciting afternoon for real racing enthusiasts and a perfect event for corporate hospitality guests. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
With all the classic hits, The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
This international smash hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed television wildlife cameraman and presenter of the popular BBC Animal Family & Me series. Visit here for more information.
An annual celebration of St. Andrew's Day bringing together the very best of Scotland in the Home of the Flag. 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.
5:00pm-10:00pm
A food & drink event organised by Haddington Wines Whiskies celebrating the best of East Lothian & Scotland. Visit here for more information.
12:45pm-3:30pm
Celebrate the run up to St. Andrew's Day with the excitement of jump racing. Visit here for more information.
Join us for a fun packed panto - an up to date twist on the well-known story. Visit here for more information.
7:56am
Join battlefield historian, Arran Johnston, for an atmospheric exploration of Preestonpans Battlefield, uncovering the forgotten story of the battle. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Part of the Saltire Festival 2018 - Two of folk music's most highly regarded & celebrated musicians join forces for the first time as a duo. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-8:19am
This race is something special, it's in the dark & Saltire themed with a party atmosphere during and after the race. Visit here for more information.
8:00pm-10:00pm
Part of the Saltire Festival 2018 - Tide Lines are four young guys originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Forged from the literature & music of the areas they grew up in Tide Lines meld romantic, rural life with a record collection of classic American songwriters. Visit here for more information.
4:00pm-10:00pm
Participants will run a 5k loop competing to cover the most ground in 6 hours. Furthest wins, all under darkness. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Widely recognised as the compelling vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie. Visit here for more information.
8:00pm-10:00pm
Don't miss the stunning new show from Scotland's internationally acclaimed & award winning comedy star! Visit here for more information.
12:20pm-3:30pm
Extend your passion for racing from on-screen to on course!. Visit here for more information.
1:11pm
An immersive light show with a magical soundtrack, performers and lighting design. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Buddy Holly & the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine & mince pies! Visit here for more information.
12:20pm-3:20pm
You'll love an afternoon of jumps action, an ideal opportunity for a festive celebration with your team. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Join four of Ireland's top country stars for a festive toe tapping cracker. Visit here for more information.
Tis the season for some singalong silliness with Anya, Kevin, Gary & Bonzo the Dog. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-1:00am
The Hogmanay Ceilidh is back! Book early before tickets sell out! Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-1:00am
Traditional Hogmanay ceilidh with the Smoking Barrel Ceilidh Band, four course meal and glass of fizz at the bells. Visit here for more information.
7:45pm-0:00am
Musselburgh welcomes in 2018 with Hogmania! A family friendly New Year's Party with live music, dancing, piper & traditional Hogmanay snacks. Visit here for more information.