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-1:00pm
Takes place on the last Saturday of every month and is worth a visit for its vibrant atmosphere with a range of stallholders selling a variety of local produce presented in a most inspiring and innovative way.
3:30pm-6:30pm
Enjoy a Burns Supper with a twist, order your meal and then enjoy in the comfort of your own car. Visit here for more information.
12:55pm-4:25pm
Featuring The Edinburgh National with over £250,000 prize money across the weekend. Visit here for more information.
12:00pm-6:00pm
Discover what it's like to work in the sky in the February Half Term. Visit here for more information.
2:10pm-5:10pm
Enjoy a more relaxed day where the focus is on exciting jumps racing. Visit here for more information.
2:10pm-5:15pm
Enjoy the very first 'Go North' Racing weekend with great quality racing on offer. Visit here for more information.
2:20pm-5:20pm
The start of the flat season, come and see some of the new favourite jockeys and horses for the 2020 season. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-11:40am
A story about a writer who comes to the woods for inspiration and finds the greatest things in the tiniest of spaces. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-2:50pm
A beautifully crafted comedy puppet show about friendship, home and the environment with the chance for the audience to save the day. Visit here for more information.
1:50pm-5:20pm
Enjoy an Easter spectacular of first-class racing including the prestigious £100,000 Queen's Cup highlight and the renowned Scottish Sprint Cup. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-2:50pm
Powerful storytelling, captivating puppetry, beautiful design, enchanting music and audience interaction are used to explore an unusual friendship. Visit here for more information.
2:30pm-2:45pm
Imagine a world made entirely of biscuits, trees, houses & stars in the sky and into this beautiful world comes a Gingerbread Man, creating havoc wherever he goes. Visit here for more information.