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 Battle of Dunbar Re-enactment Weekend
14th & 15th September 2019, 11am-5pm, Spott Road, Dunbar
Dunbar will come alive with the thundering of hooves and crack of muskets, as the Scottish Battlefields Trust returns to re-enact the Battle of Dunbar 1650 as part of East Lothian's Battle Weekend. Re-enactors from across the UK are expected to put on an exhilarating display recreating a key part of the battle, amidst a series of informative family-friendly activities.
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.
Lots of different events, from walks and talks to archaeological digs providing an opportunity for everyone to get involved in the heritage of East Lothian. Visit here for more information.
A festival of beautiful music played by internationally-renowned artists in celebrated venues throughout the historic county. Visit here for more information.
11:30am
A weekend of wizardry with lots of amazing activities for any budding wizards out there! Visit here for more information.
11:00am-5:00pm
Battle Renactment - return to the 17th century through a programme of engaging & exciting events for all the family. Join the commemorative parade leaves from the rear of Lauderdale House at 10am to the main event field at 10.45am. Visit here for more information.
10:00am-5:00pm
See amazing bike stunts & enjoy majestic bird of prey displays, then zoom into our interactive zone and have a go on bikes, segways & more. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-9:00pm
A family weekend festival celebrating the very best of Scottish music with local food, family fun and of course Belhaven Beer. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-4:00pm
Belhaven Brewery will be opening their doors from 11am with tours running throughout the day. Visit here for more information.
Two days of traditional music including Scottish, Folk, Celtic, Blues, Pop & Rock will be performed at various venues throughout the beautiful coastal town of Dunbar. Visit here to see the full lineup.
Celebrating 30th years of Doors Open Days with an incredible programme of events. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-1:00pm
Farmers' Market featuring a wide range of locally produced food & drink. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-6:00pm
The last Canteen Street Food Festival of the year! Featuring a selection of UK's most acclaimed street food traders with a family-friendly carnival atmosphere. Visit here for more information.
2:10pm-5:25pm
In association with Musselburgh Festival, an afternoon of fun, including Massed Pipe bands, interactive displays from the Armed Forces, FREE children's rides, face painting and more much. Visit here for more information.
1:00pm-2:30pm
Join Anya, Kevin, Gary & Bonzo as part of the crew of the Starship FUNBOX as they take a space odyssey across the universe to explore strange new worlds and dimensions on their galaxy hopping quest to find their keys. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-4:00pm
Explore the site and take part in a range of family activities during half term. Visit here for more information.
2:20pm-5:25pm
A great afternoon of racing to round off the flat season! Visit here for more information.
2:30pm-3:30pm
Based on the classic nursery rhyme, this magical show is heart-warming family fun, written especially for grown ups to enjoy with children. Visit here for more information.
10:32am
The tournament returns to Scotland's Golf Coast and features all links courses guaranteed to test the skills of each and every golfer in the field. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-1:00pm
Farmers' Market featuring a wide range of locally produced food & drink. Visit here for more information.
12:45pm-3:30pm
The first day of the 2019-20 jumps season! Visit here for more information.
12:45pm-3:30pm
As part of the Saltire Festival, celebrate the run up to St. Andrew's Day with the excitement of jump racing. Visit here for more information.
7:30pm-9:30pm
A film screening of the film 'Robert the Bruce' to celebrate the Saltire Festival. Featuring Angus Macfadyen reprising the role he played so memorably in Braveheart as Scottish Leader Robert the Bruce in this retelling of the legendary story. Visit here for more information.
A free drop in open day event to celebrate the launch of the Anthology - Lanterne Rouge: The Last, which includes a mix of Scottish poetry. The afternoon session will run from 1pm-4pm showcasing poetry from Yester Primary School pupils & live music by OMD. The evening session with include readings from nine of the published poets & free wine & nibbles. At both sessions, you will have the opportunity to buy the newly published Anthology.
Traditional pantomime - fun for all the family! Visit here for more information.
9:00am-1:00pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
Come along to Dirleton Castle to experience a special 'Man at Arms' talk, which tell tales of siege warfare & castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show. Visit here for more information.
8:00pm-10:30pm
Featuring two great bands playing their much loved hits on stage to close the Saltire Festival celebrations. Visit here for more information.
12:15pm-3:15pm
An afternoon of exciting jumps racing. Visit here for more information.
12:15pm-3:20pm
An afternoon of jumps racing, for the racing enthusiast, novice or an ideal opportunity for a festive celebration with your team. Visit here for more information.