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-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.
10:00am-8:00pm
Join us for a fabulous day packed full of fun & friendly family entertainment with free entry. Including medieval play, stalls, refreshments, storytelling, fairground attractions, archery, hog roast, the stocks and much more with the the finale performance by the world famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers. 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.
10:00am-4:00pm
Exhibition of one of Scotland's top wildlife artists.
8:00am-11:00am
The Dirleton Run is back! There will be a 10k, 5k and 1k fun run. Expect prizes and excellent running routes through Archerfield Estate. Visit here to register.
12:00pm-4:00pm
A fun family event celebrating the contributions and sacrifices made by East Lothian people to World War One & the Women's Suffragette Movement. Highlights include demonstrations, exhibition, stories, crafts and a chance to get dressed up.
2:00pm-3:30pm
Come along to learn how to draw with pastels and have fun making fantastic crafts out of paper, card & recycled objects.
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.
3:00pm-10:00pm
Live music, tasty street food, great bars, a late night DJ set and East Lothian's first silent disco experience. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-0:00am
The race takes participants along Scotland's Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse. 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-5:15pm
An afternoon of fun, including pony racing, Massed Pipe Bands, interactive displays from the Armed Forces, children's fair rides, face painting and much more! Visit here for more information.
2:25pm
The Runny Egg 10K is back for this 2nd year taking in the beautiful surroundings of Archerfield Estate. 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.
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.
12:45pm-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.