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
Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Haddington Farmers' Market where a range of stallholders will be offering a tempting selection of home produced products. Visit here for more information.
1:35pm-4:30pm
A jumps race meeting with free entry for all. Tickets will be available from the turnstiles on the day.
7:30pm-10:00pm
An affectionate celebration of the life and music of George Michael including his early days with Wham! Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-5:10pm
An action packed afternoon of jumps action. Visit here for more information.
9:00am-5:00pm
Look for red or gold eggs round the park to win a chocolate egg! There will also be face painting and lots of baby animals to see! Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-5:15pm
An afternoon of racing to round off the Jump season! Visit here for more information.
9:00am
The literary community comes together to bring a roster of bookish delights to Dunbar for a week, weekend-long festival. Visit here for more information.
2:15pm-5:15pm
See of the new favourite jockeys and horses for the 2019 season. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-12:00pm
Part of Puppet Animation Festival. Charming ecologically driven ugly duckling tale told through storytelling, music and puppetry. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-2:40pm
Part of Puppet Animation Festival - A gentle tale for little ones created with an infectious sense of fun and adventure for all those, large and small, who still love their toys. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-2:50pm
Part of Puppet Animation Festival. Using a mix of storytelling, physical theatre, clowning, puppetry, music and song to tell the tale of a puppy's search for friendship in the wilderness of the Alps. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-3:30pm
Part of Puppet Animation Festival. A story about tricks, patience and love, about Puck, a baby fairy vying for attention and learning to share. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-2:45pm
A tale for young audiences about growing up, celebrating your differences and finding your place in the world, with imaginative fantastical puppet creatures, projects, music and charming storytelling. Visit here for more information.
11:00am-0:00am
Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to the magic of a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. Visit here for more information.
1:50pm-5:15pm
An ideal destination for couples, friends & groups looking for an Easter get together with a difference with live music & entertainment and an array of exciting street food stalls. Families can look forward to a dedicated kids zone featuring game stalls, fairground rides and more. Visit here for more information.
2:00pm-2:45pm
Part of Puppet Animation Festival. Through aerial-dance, puppetry we share the bright and colourful memories of Tali, a refugee girl arriving in Scotland. Visit here for more information.
4:00pm-0:00am
This competition brings together a community of stackers from across Europe featuring some inspiring and breathtaking balances. Visit here for more information.