Lothian Travel Guide 002

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The ground floor has full wheelchair access.
Duration
A minimum of 50 minutes - up to 2 hours.
Coach Accessibility
3 coaches on-site at a time are comfortable
although more can be accommodated. A staged
arrival of coaches with an hour gap is ideal to give
guests our full attention in hosting tours of the
house.
Group Discounts
• £6 entry fee (30% discount).
• The driver will receive a £5.00 gift voucher!
• Hopetoun also offers archery, falconry, clay
pigeon etc. for groups through Blue Sky.
Accessibility
The Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, the boats
are not accessible.
Duration
A minimum of 1 hour but with admission for the
day, visitors can come and go from the Discovery
Centre as they please. There are also often special
events/talks throughout the day.
Coach Accessibility
There is a coach drop-off point a few yards from the
Centre and off-site parking for coaches.
Group Discounts
• The group rate for the Discovery Centre (min 10
people) is £7.50pp and concessions are £5.95pp.
• We welcome groups of up to 50 people and can
provide catering and special guided tours of the
award-winning Discovery Centre.
• Complimentary tea, coffee and sandwiches for
drivers and visit for tour organisers.
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in the summer, and the Victorian formal garden,
completed an extensive conservation programme
particularly impressive in the early autumn.
to ensure its long-term future. A new visitor centre
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Duration
Visitor Centre fully accessible and most areas of
Chapel and grounds are accessible (full details on
the website).
45 minutes.
Duration
Coach Accessibility
Local Car park nearby suitable for coaches.
A minimum of 1 to 2 hours is recommended.
Group Discounts
Coach Accessibility
• Explorer pass and Scottish Heritage Pass provide
access to all of the Historic Scotland sites.
Dedicated coach parking onsite. Groups must book
in advance.
• Private tours and afternoon tea can be organised.
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
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HOPETOUN HOUSE
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SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE
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ROSSLYN CHAPEL
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DIRLETON CASTLE & GARDENS
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Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour,
North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4SS
Rosslyn Chapel, Chapel Loan. Roslin,
Midlothian, EH25 9PU
Dirleton Castle, Dirleton,
East Lothian, EH39 5ER
t: +44 (0)131 331 2451
t: +44 (0)1620 890202
t: Ian Gardner on +44 (0)131 440 2159
t: +44 (0)131 668 8831
w: www.hopetoun.co.uk
w: www.seabird.org
w: www.rosslynchapel.com
Designed by William Bruce and then altered and
extended by William Adam, Hopetoun House
is one of the finest examples of 18th century
architecture in Britain. Hopetoun House is filled
with stunning collections and has been home to the
Hope Family since the late 1600s, with the present
Lord Hopetoun and his family still living in the
House. As a five star Visitor Attraction Hopetoun
offers something for everyone.
Accessibility
The ground floor has full wheelchair access.
Perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the islands
of the Firth of Forth, the Scottish Seabird Centre
offers something for all ages. A world-leader in
remote wildlife viewing, in the Discovery Centre
visitors can control interactive live cameras to
zoom in on the wildlife on the Bass Rock, plus other
islands and harbours.
The Centre is open year-round and seasonal
boat trips run from Easter to October. There are
a range of trips on board fast RIBs and the
55-seat, custom-built catamaran. They also
offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to land
on the Bass Rock, which is ideal for nature and
photography enthusiasts.
Founded in 1446, Rosslyn Chapel today attracts
visitors from far and wide, drawn by its unique and
mysterious carvings and the beauty of its setting.
You can find out more from the Guides as they give
talks during the day to give a great introduction to
the Chapel and its carvings.
Rosslyn Chapel has survived turbulent times and
has recently completed an extensive conservation
programme to ensure its long-term future. A new
visitor centre tells the Chapel’s story – from its 15th
century origins, through the Reformation, to the Da
Vinci Code - and has an attractive coffee shop and
gift shop. Open all year.
Accessibility
Duration
Accessibility
A minimum of 50 minutes – up to 2 hours.
Coach Accessibility
3 coaches on-site at a time are comfortable
although more can be accommodated. A staged
arrival of coaches with an hour gap is ideal to
give guests our full attention in hosting tours
of the house.
Group Discounts
• £6 entry fee (30% discount).
• The driver will receive a £5.00 gift voucher!
• Hopetoun also offers archery, falconry, clay
pigeon etc. for groups through Blue Sky.
Cross the deep moat guarded by high walls and
an imposing tower, glancing up the “murder
hole” above your head. Look for the vaulted
dome inside the 1249 tower, the grim prison and
pit and the 1550s “beehive” dovecot. Dirleton
is also celebrated for its beautiful grounds. You
can enjoy the arts and crafts garden, at its peak
in the summer, and the Victorian formal garden,
particularly impressive in the early autumn.
Accessibility
Disabled access to shop, Garden and part
of the Castle.
Duration
45 minutes.
The Centre is fully wheelchair accessible,
regrettably the boats are not accessible.
Visitor Centre fully accessible and most areas
of Chapel and grounds are accessible (full details
on the website).
Coach Accessibility
Duration
Duration
Group Discounts
A minimum of 1 to 2 hours is recommended.
A minimum of 1 hour but with admission for the day,
visitors can come and go from the Discovery Centre as
they please. There are also often special events/talks.
Coach Accessibility
There is a coach drop-off point a few yards from the
Centre and off-site parking for coaches.
Group Discounts
•T
he group rate for the Discovery Centre (minimum
10 people) is £7.50pp and concessions are £5.95pp.
• They welcome groups of up to 50 people and can
provide catering and special guided tours.
• Complimentary tea, coffee and sandwiches for
drivers and visit for tour organisers.
• Pre-booking is advised.
Coach Accessibility
Dedicated coach parking onsite.
Groups must book in advance.
Local Car park nearby suitable for coaches.
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
Hopetoun House, South Queensferry,
West Lothian, EH30 9SL
As you approach Hopetoun House the impressive
panoramic view of the main facade is revealed.
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GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY
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LINLITHGOW PALACE
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TANTALLON CASTLE
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Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow,
West Lothian, EH49 7AL
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune
Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF
Tantallon Castle, North Berwick, East
Lothian, EH39 5PN
t: +44 (0)1875 342 012
t: +44 (0)131 668 8831
t: Linda De Costa on +44 (0)131 247 4238
t: +44 (0)131 668 8831
w: www.discovering-distilleries.com/glenkinchie
w: www.nms.ac.uk/flight
Accessibility
We have disabled access to our shop, exhibition
and bar. The majority of the tour route is accessible,
minus the fermentation room (which can be
avoided for disabled visitors). Please notify us if
there are any wheelchair users in your group.
Duration
The standard tour takes 1hr 15mins for a group of 16
and add 10mins extra for every additional group.
Coach Accessibility
We have a coach park located above the distillery
visitor centre, accessed by a flight of stairs. If there
are any disabled passengers in your group, please
advise your driver to call ahead for permission to
drop off at the visitor centre reception.
Group Discounts
• Group rate is £6pp for groups of 16+ pax. We
require final numbers and full prepayment for
all group bookings, no later than 48hrs prior to
the visit, by card over the phone or by business
cheque through the post (payable to Diageo Scotland Ltd).
• Drivers/Guides are free of charge.
• Maximum group size is 16 pax, so groups larger
than this are split into different tours, 10mins
apart. Maximum 48 pax at one time.
Inside one of the most spectacular ruins in
Scotland you cannot help but walk in the footsteps
of royalty. This royal pleasure palace was the
birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Visit the Great
Hall where monarchs hosted banquets, or tour
James IV’s suite of chambers. The high towers look
down over the palace’s grounds – the Peel – and
Linlithgow Loch, a beautiful setting for wildlife.
Head off on a journey of discovery at this former
airfield and explore the history of aviation from
the First World War to the present day. Fill your
day with interactive exhibitions, supersonic
experiences and historic hangars. Explore the site
on foot or jump aboard the Airfield Explorer to tour
our hangars and discover more than 50 aircrafts,
including the chance to climb on board Scotland’s
only Concorde.
Accessibility
Disabled access to shop and Courtyard.
Duration
1 hour.
Coach Accessibility
Coaches can drop off 50m from the Palace and then
park nearby in dedicated coach parking bays.
Group Discounts
Ascend Tantallon’s towers for spectacular views
of the Bass Rock to watch gannets plunge into the
North Sea. The castle was home to the powerful
Red Douglas dynasty, which often clashed with
the Crown. It was besieged by both James IV and
James V but was ultimately destroyed by Oliver
Cromwell’s troops in a siege in 1561.
Accessibility
Disabled access to grounds and Ground floor.
The National Museum of Flight houses the majority
of the national aviation collections that are in the
care of National Museums Scotland.
Duration
Accessibility
Coach Accessibility
The site is wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs
can be loaned free of charge. Visitors with
disabilities can access all hangars by using the
Airfield Explorer, however due to the historic
nature of our collection some of the aircraft are not
accessible to everyone.
Coach parking. Short walk to Castle.
Duration
A minimum of 50 minutes - up to 2 hours.
Coach Accessibility
There is space for 3 coaches to park on site plus
ample additional spaces.
Group Discounts
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p to 75% off entry for groups of 10 or more
(Adults £8/Concs £6).
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ree museum entry and lunch at the Aviator Café
for coach drivers.
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roup tours available on request.
45 minutes.
Group Discounts
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
Glenkinchie Distillery, Diageo Scotland Ltd,
Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5ET
Come and visit our picturesque distillery and
experience a real taste of Scotland. Your visit
begins in our unique exhibition on the original
Malting Floors, home to the renowned model
distillery. You will then be met by your guide and
led through the distillery production area, learning
how we make our ‘water of life’. To finish your tour,
you are welcomed into our bar for a tasting of
Glenkinchie Single Malt Whisky.
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JOHN MUIR’S BIRTHPLACE
NEWBATTLE ABBEY
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PRESTON MILL
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Newbattle Abbey, Newbattle Road,
Dalkeith, EH22 3LL
Preston Mill, Preston Road, East Linton,
East Lothian, EH40 3DS
Dunbar Leisure Pool, Castlepark, Dunbar,
East Lothian, EH42 1EU
t: Jo Moulin on +44 (0)1368 865 899
t: Lucy Caldwell on +44 (0)131 663 1921
t: +44 (0)844 493 2128
t: Carol Tait on +44 (0)1368 866040
w: www.eastlothianmuseum.org
w: www.newbattleabbey.com
w: www.nts.org.uk
w: www.enjoyleisure.com
Accessibility
Exhibitions are arranged over three floors with a lift
and stairs to upper floors making it fully accessible.
There is an accessible toilet.
Duration
A visit usually takes thirty minutes to two hours
dependent on individual interest.
Coach Accessibility
Museum is situated on the High Street so unloading
may usually be possible in the vicinity of the
museum. There is coach parking at the nearby
Leisure Centre.
Group Discounts
Free Entry, no advance booking required.
Originally a medieval Cistercian monastery,
Newbattle Abbey has a 900-year history of
welcoming royalty and privileged guests. This
unique, historic building offers private dining
for up to 88, guided tours and meeting rooms.
Magnificent function rooms, all with views of
the surrounding grounds, showcase the finest
craftsmanship. The grand Drawing Room’s ornate
fresco ceiling is a breath-taking example of the
work of Edinburgh architect, Thomas Bonnar.
During a private guided tour of Newbattle Abbey
find out how Scotland’s future was shaped when
the Declaration of Abroath was drafted here, as
well as the font in the Chapel believed to have been
used to baptise Mary Queen of Scots.
With its distinctive Dutch style conical roof this was
East Lothian’s last working water mill. A short walk
from the mill reveals another unusual structure –
the beehive shaped Phantassie Doocot built in the
16th century to house 500 pigeons. Exhibition on
milling life where you can find out what life was like
for the Miller and his family, interactive displays,
shop and scenic walks.
Dunbar Leisure Pool is the ultimate centre for
aquatic fun in East Lothian! The 25m swimming
pool has a beached area, wave machine, flume
and water characters providing great fun and
amusement for children and adults alike. The
poolside café offers stunning sea views and can
provide a variety of group catering packages from
morning coffee to hot or cold lunches.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Limited wheelchair access.
The facility is disabled accessible with dedicated
toilets and changing facilities.
Duration
1 hour.
Duration
Swim session lasts for up to two hours.
Coach Accessibility
Coach drop off just outside the Mill on Preston Road. Coaches should then park in East Linton village.
Coach Accessibility
Accessibility
There are ramps and a lift for wheelchair access.
Wheelchair access accommodation available.
Group Discounts
Group Discounts
A group rate is available to groups of more than
10 to 45 if not members. Groups should be booked
in advance.
Groups of 20+ receive discounted entry to the
Leisure Pool:
Duration
Suggested 50 minutes for private guided tour –
guests welcome to also enjoy the Italian Gardens
and surrounding ancient woodland.
Coach Accessibility
Guided tours arranged on request. Coach drop off
and pick up at the main entrance. Extensive free
coaching parking available on site.
Group Discounts
• Guided tours: free entry for driver and/or guide.
• Private dining: free meal for driver and/or guide.
Coach parking available onsite.
• Standard Price Adult £3.90. Concession £2.55
• Group Discount Adult £3.60. Concession £1.95
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
John Muir’s Birthplace, 126 High Street,
Dunbar, EH42 1JJ
John Muir is a world figure who continues to
inspire. The Dunbar birthplace of the pioneering
conservationist has been transformed into a
stunning interpretative centre, highlighting
the work and achievements of this remarkable
man. Explore the Birthplace to discover John’s
adventures and travels all over the world; find
extracts from his journals and sketches of wildlife
and plants and be inspired and follow in his
footsteps with our new interactive games.
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LIVINGSTON DESIGNER OUTLET
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CRICHTON CASTLE
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PRESTONGRANGE MUSEUM
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BLACKNESS CASTLE
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Crichton Castle, 10 West Street,
Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9DL
Prestongrange Museum, Morrison’s Haven,
Prestonpans, EH32 9RX
Blackness Castle, Linlithgow, West
Lothian, EH49 7NH
t: +44 (0)1506 423 617
t: +44 (0)131 668 8831
t: Jo Moulin on +44 (0)1368 866 020
t: +44 (0)131 668 8831
w: www.livingston-designer-outlet.co.uk
Crichton Castle has been home to medieval lords
and Renaissance noblemen. Its sturdy tower of
the late 1300s stands by a sophisticated façade
created 200 years later. Crichton was besieged
several times and hosted a spectacular society
wedding attended by Mary Queen of Scots. The
Castles ruins, framed by a secluded valley were
celebrated by writer Walter Scott and artist
J.M.W Turner.
Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the
story of Scotland’s Industrial Revolution. Visitors
can discover the story of the harbour, glass works,
pottery, colliery and brickworks. A Cornish Beam
Engine is available to visit via a guided tour. The
Visitor Centre includes an exhibition area, shop and
café. Prestongrange is a family-friendly site, with
an indoor play area for children, trail sheets and
outdoor games.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Visitors with mobility problems can be dropped off
at the Castle.
Step inside a largely intact medieval castle whose
doughty defences once guarded the Firth of
Forth. Known as the “The Ship that Never Sailed”
because of its boat-like shape, Blackness Castle
was built in the 1400s for Sir George Crichton,
Admiral of Scotland. Outside you can picnic in its
grounds, enjoy remarkable views and explore the
rocky foreshore.
Accessibility
There is no access; the entrance to the Castle
is very uneven and the parking area is made of
thick gravel and grass alongside.
Duration
Coach Accessibility
2 – 3 hours.
There is a large rough gravel surfaced car park
approx 550 metres from the site.
Exhibitions, cafe and play area are in the Visitor
Centre; it is on one level and includes an accessible
toilet. The wider site with its historic buildings
is partly accessible and includes a route of level
paths leading to all parts. There is additional
exhibitions space in the Powerhouse building.
This includes a ramp to enter and a ramp to a
higher space at one end.
Group Discounts
Duration
Group Discounts
A visit usually takes one to two hours dependent
on individual interest.
Accessibility
Full wheelchair access and fully equipped disabled
toilets. Wheelchairs/walking aids are available to
loan, free from the Customer Service Desk.
Coach Accessibility
8 allocated spaces for free coach parking. Additional
coaches can be accommodated if booked.
Group Discounts
• Coach drivers are entitled to the meal offers from
the following brands: Costa Coffee, McDonalds,
Harry Ramsden, Subway, and Chopstix.
• 20% off at: Ashoka Shak, Wetherspoons and
Shake Bar.
• Free golf round at Paradise Island Adventure Golf.
•C
oach drivers bringing in pre booked coaches with
groups of +35 passengers will also be given a £10
gift card to spend while waiting on their group.
• All coach party members receive a Welcome
Pack that includes a Privilege Card giving an
additional 10% off in participating stores.
Duration
45 minutes.
Coach Accessibility
The museum parking area can accommodate
coaches.
Group Discounts
•F
ree Entry, no advance booking required.
•A
udio and Guided Group Tours for small charge.
Duration
45 minutes.
Coach Accessibility
Space for 2 coaches.
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
Livingston Designer Outlet, Almondvale
Avenue, Livingston, EH54 6QX
If you have a passion for shopping you’ll love
Scotland’s largest designer outlet, with over 70
famous name brands at up to 60% off every day.
Highlights range from iconic fashion brands,
including Levis and Kurt Geiger and athletic labels
like Nike and Adidas. The outlet also includes
good quality bars and restaurants and a Food
Quarter seating up to 800 people. To complete
the offer enjoy some leisure by catching a film at
the Vue Cinema or a few rounds at Paradise Island
Adventure Golf.
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THE BRUNTON
MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE
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EAST LINKS FAMILY PARK
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DUNBAR TOWN HOUSE
MUSEUM AND GALLERY
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Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road,
Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7RG
East Links Family Park, Dunbar, East
Lothian, EH42 1XF
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery,
High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1ER
t: B
ox Office: +44 (0)131 665 2240
t: Lyndsey Rafferty on +44 (0)131 665 2859
t: Tara Paxton on +44 (0)1368 863607
t: Jo Moulin on +44 (0)1368 866 030
w: www.thebrunton.co.uk
w: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
w: www.eastlinks.co.uk
Fully accessible, with parking, ramped access,
lowered counter and accessible toilets and lifts.
Musselburgh Racecourse is Edinburgh’s racecourse
and can trace its origins back to 1816 when races
took place on Leith Sands in the Scottish Capital’s
historic port. Nowadays Musselburgh is one of
the UK’s most stylish racecourses, is Scotland’s
only racetrack with a VisitScotland five star visitor
attraction status, and has won a host of racing
industry awards. Staging 27 race meetings over the
Flat and Jumps season – from a novice to seasonal
race goers, we have everything you could want in
reaching distance throughout the Racecourse.
Duration
Accessibility
1 – 3 hours to take in a show.
There is a disabled car park, all of the facilities –
bars, cafes and viewing areas are all fully accessible
and there is a lift for those wishing to use the bar
facilities at the top of the Grandstand
Accessibility
Coach Accessibility
Small coaches and minibuses can park at the
sides of the theatre; larger coaches can park
about 100m away.
Group Discounts
or details of group booking discounts and
F
accessibility please contact the Box Office
Manager on 0131 655 2240.
Duration
6 hours to attend a race, for a non-race day you
can attend a guided tour that lasts 1 hour.
Coach Accessibility
Coaches are able to use the public car park on a first
come first served basis.
Group Discounts
• 1-3 tickets purchased: full price.
• 4-12 tickets purchased: £1 discount per ticket.
• 13-24 tickets purchased: £1 discount per ticket
plus one complimentary ticket.
• 25-49 tickets purchased: £1 discount per ticket
plus two complimentary tickets.
• Discount applies only when tickets are bought
online. Discount does not apply to packages,
Restaurant or picnic table bookings.
Have a fun filled day out to East Links Family
Park. East Links is a farm themed activity park
that brings out the child in all ages! Here you
can enjoy a train safari through the paddocks of
friendly farm animals, take a leisurely walk round
or get up close in the small animal barn. The four
level Fortress is an adventure itself with slides,
climbing nets and new Cannon Ball Run. Why
not spend all day here by lunching in the cafe or
bringing along a picnic. With over 65 different
activities it’s fun whatever your age! We are open
all year round.
The historic Dunbar Town House, built towards
the end of the 16th century, contains what is
considered Scotland’s oldest functioning Council
Chamber. Spanning a history of more than 400
years, the building has recently been given a
21st-century refurbishment and has a brand new
museum and gallery exhibition space managed
by the Museums Service. Dunbar and District
History Society are based within the building
with an exhibition space as well as a local history
search room.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Full wheelchair access, free use of electric
wheelchair or scooter.
Exhibitions, historic and community spaces are
arranged over three floors with a lift and stairs to
upper floors making it fully accessible. There are
accessible toilets.
Duration
3 – 4 hours or all day.
Duration
Coach Accessibility
A visit usually takes 45 minutes to up to a couple of
hours dependent on individual interest.
Large free car and coach parking area.
Coach Accessibility
Group Discounts
•D
iscounts offered for pre booked groups of 10 or
more includes reserved area in picnic barn and a
free animal feed token per child.
•D
river has free entry to the park and 50% off
voucher for the cafe.
may usually be possible in the vicinity of the
museum. There is coach parking at the nearby
Leisure Centre.
Group Discounts
• Free Entry, no advance booking required.
• Groups booked in advance may request a guided
tour of this fascinating and atmospheric building.
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
The Brunton, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh,
East Lothian, EH21 6AA
The Brunton is the place to be for the best in
quality music, theatre, dance, comedy, children’s
shows and film – all year round. The state of the
art Venue 1 offers even more entertainment as
well as being available for private or corporate
hire – the ideal space for bespoke wedding or
conference packages.
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THE CENTRE
JOHN GRAY CENTRE MUSEUM
ST MARY’S CHURCH
✶✶✶
NEWHAILES
✶✶✶✶✶
John Gray Centre Museum,
15 Lodge Street, Haddington
St Mary’s Parish Church, Sidegate,
Haddington, EH41 4BZ
Newhailes, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh
East Lothian, EH21 6RY
t: +44 (0)1506 432 961
t: Jo Moulin on +44 (0)1620 820 695
t: +44 (0)1620 825111
t: +44 (0)844 493 2125
w: www.shopthecentre.co.uk
w: www.stmaryskirk.co.uk
w: www.nts.org.uk/property/newhailes
In Scotland’s leading retail destination you
can enjoy over 155 shops and restaurants you
would expect in the high street, including M&S,
Debenhams, and Primark, whilst being tucked
away from the elements. In The Centre you
can take your pick from 20 different places to
eat and drink, including popular brand names
Wagamama, Chiquitos and Nandos.
Accessibility
Full wheelchair access. The Centre is part of
the Shopmobility Scheme offering scooter and
wheelchair hire for free. Their public toilets are
open 7 days a week during opening times.
Duration
Between 1 and 2 hours; longer if lunch is enjoyed
in one of our restaurants.
Coach Accessibility
There is coach parking available at the
Livingston Designer Outlet which is located
directly opposite The Centre.
Group Discounts
• Free lunch to coach drivers (to the value of £7)
at the Debenhams Café.
The John Gray Centre Museum is located on the
first floor of the Centre. This 5-star museum tells
the story of East Lothian from its earliest settlers
to present-day communities. Explore the land,
the sea and the people of this historic region
through our film, audio guides, activity sheets
and handling objects. The Centre also contains
the Haddington branch library and East Lothian
Archives and Local History Centre.
Fine C14 parish church of cathedral proportions
only fully restored 40 years ago. Left partial
roofless ruin following Haddington’s long Siege
with English in C16, remarkable craftsmanship
using recycled materials has brought whole
beautiful, mediaeval building back into daily
use – as active church, venue for occasional
concerts, exhibitions, flower festivals and the
annual Martinmas Fair.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The museum is located on the first floor of the
building and is accessed by stairs and a lift.
Exhibitions are on two levels. Access to the
higher level is provided by a short flight of steps
or by stair lift. There is an accessible toilet.
Full disabled access and facilities;
wheelchair available.
Newhailes House offers a range of experiences
for visitors to this 5 star property. The celebrated
17th Century house, with its 18th Century
additions, sits within a designed landscape full
of unusual and interesting features. Newhailes
is famed for having some of the finest rococo
interiors in Scotland. It retains much of the
original decorative scheme including Chinese
hand painted wall paper, painted woodwork
and furniture. There is also access to woodland
and estate walks with great views across the
Firth of Forth and East Lothian. Varied events
programme throughout the year.
Duration
Accessibility
Duration
Coach Accessibility
A visit usually takes one to two hours dependent
on individual interest.
Free parking on main road about 100m away.
Group Discounts
Coach Accessibility
•Free entry but donations welcome.
may usually be possible on Court Street.
•Guided tours by prearrangement.
Light lunches/ teas can also be provided.
See website.
Group Discounts
• Free Entry, no advance booking required.
Allow 45 – 60 minutes.
Wheelchair accessible with exception of 1st floor.
Duration
Guided tours 1 hour 15 minutes.
Coach Accessibility
On site parking.
Group Discounts
•Pre booked guided tours only.
•Discounts and driver/guide concessions.
OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
The Centre, 87 Almondvale South,
Livingston, EH54 6HR
The Centre offers an elegant and modern
environment in which to shop.
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EDINBURGH BUTTERFLY
& INSECT WORLD
ARCHERFIELD
WALLED GARDEN
EH39 5JS
t: Lorraine Hunter on +44 (0)1620 880278
EH39 5HQ
t: +44 (0)1620 388588
With fantastic shopping and a café voted East
Lothian’s Best Eatery in a Visitor Attraction
2013, Merryhatton Garden Centre is a perfect
destination for group visits, offering delicious
home-cooked food and award-winning service.
A café-bar-restaurant and retail centre set in
an historic walled garden on a country estate.
Serving home-baking and a menu featuring local
produce and ale brewed onsite.
THE SCOTTISH OWL CENTRE
It’s Creepy, It’s
Crawly... It’s a
Jungle in Here!
EH47 0AD
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
at Dobbies Garden World
Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian, EH18 1AZ
t: +44 (0)131 663 4932
w: www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk
Enjoy a visit to the world’s longest running indoor
tropical butterfly world paradise with exotic
butterflies flying free in jungle flora all year round.
Experience daily close encounters of the crawly
kind and see huge tarantulas, a leaf cutter ant
parade, poisonous arrow frogs and our seasonal
honey bee hives. Face your fears in the Reptile
Room and meet giant pythons, other snakes and
lizards, then see a variety of bugs and beasties, like
glow-in-the-dark scorpions, going about their night
time activities in the Nocturnal Zone. Complete
your visit with a visit to our Jungle Gift Shop and
the Dobbies Garden World and Restaurant.
Open daily: Summer0930 - 1730hrs
Winter 1000 - 1700hrs
(Last admission/re-admission 30 mins before
closing). (Only closed 25th & 26th Dec and 1st Jan).
Accessibility
The attraction and gift shop are fully wheelchair
accessible. Play area and picnic area available to all.
JOHN MUIR WAY
EH49
t: +44 (0)7818 687066
EH55 8PT
The John Muir Way stretches for 134 miles
across Scotland’s heartland, running between
Helensburgh in the west through to Dunbar
on the east coast and Muir’s birthplace.
NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM
SCOTLAND
Five Sisters Zoo offers a wonderful opportunity
to get up close to over 100 different species of
animals, birds and reptiles from around the world.
BINNY PLANTS
A minimum of 1 hour but with admission for the
day, visitors can come and go from the attraction
as they please. There are also special events and
talks throughout the day.
Coach Accessibility
Large free car and coach parking area.
•Discounts offered for pre booked groups
of 15 or more.
•Driver has free entry to the attraction and
a voucher for the Dobbies Restaurant.
•Birthday Party, Photography Club and after
hours packages offered.
MARY’S MEANDERS
FIVE SISTERS ZOO
Duration
Group Discounts
With up to 100 owls from around the globe,
the Scottish Owl Centre is home to one of the
largest collections of owls in the world.
EH52 6NL
EH22 4QN
t: +44 (0)131 663 7519
Marvel at the sheer size of the place, be
astounded by the engineering brilliance behind
all the machinery and retrace the footsteps and
struggles of the thousands of miners and their
families before them.
Binny Plants which specialises in hardy
perennials and peonies, is a family-run business
offering the highest quality plants with over
300 peony varieties.
Immerse yourself in Linlithgows’ past with their
passionate story-tellers. They provide daily
guided walks around Linlithgow as well as
frighteningly good ghost walks with tales from
the dark side.
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OUR KEY ATTRACTIONS
MERRYHATTON
GARDEN CENTRE
18
THE MERCURE LIVINGSTON
✶✶✶
MACDONALD HOUSTOUN HOUSE
MACDONALD MARINE HOTEL
19
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OUR HOTELS
Mercure Hotel, Almondview,
Livingston, EH54 6QB
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel,
Uphall, EH52 6JS
Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa, Cromwell
Rd, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4LZ
t: +44 (0)844 815 9102
t: +44 (0)844 879 9043
t: Helen Butler on +44 (0)7734 909 585
w: www.mercurelivingston.co.uk
w: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstounhouse
w: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/marine
The 3 star hotel is located just a few minutes walk
from the Livingston Designer Outlet and The
Centre. All 120 en-suite rooms have free Wi-Fi
and flat screen TVs. Relax in the Brasserie and
Bar over international cuisine and a full range of
drinks, or head to the indoor heated pool and
fitness centre, which are at your disposal.
The Mercure is also an ideal stop off for groups
looking for a meal. The hotel is used to dealing
with large groups and a tight timescale and the
convenient location helps make us well located
for this.
Once visited by Mary Queen of Scots, this 4 star
hotel is the perfect country retreat, set in 22
acres of beautiful woodlands. Inside, 73 rooms
blend luxury and character, with a unique feature
bedroom in the Tower. For food-lovers, the
Jeremy Wares Restaurant has two AA Rosettes
for excellent local ingredients, expertly cooked
in season. In the cellar, the cosy Vaulted Bar is
the perfect spot for a drink or afternoon tea.
The Vital Health and Wellbeing Club and Spa
have ample scope for working off the calories
and a host of rejuvenating treatments.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The hotel offers full wheelchair access.
There is no lift access but 3 rooms out of 73
are accessible to wheelchairs, with 25 ground
floor rooms.
Duration
1-3 days.
Duration
Coach Accessibility
1 – 3 days.
There are 6 available coach parking spaces.
Coach Accessibility
Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa is situated in North
Berwick and renowned for its beautiful coastal
setting and glorious 19th century Victorian
architecture. The hotel has 83 unique bedrooms
and is part of Macdonald Hotel’s Signature
Collection, offering a world of four-star luxury.
Macdonald Marine boasts extensive conference
facilities, superb private dining rooms and a
luxurious spa and leisure facility. The hotel is also
home to the award-winning Craigleith Restaurant
where you can enjoy the finest Scottish cuisine,
with views of the Firth of Forth. Within easy
distance of Edinburgh, by either car or rail, the
Marine offers the option of the quiet tranquillity
of the coast, whilst being near to the city and its
attractions too.
Accessibility
There are 2 accessible rooms, with widened
doorframes, handrails in the en-suite bathroom
and a pull cord alarm.
Duration
Group Discounts
There are 6 available coach parking spaces.
• Group rates are available for bookings
of 9 rooms or more.
Group Discounts
Coach Accessibility
• Group discounts are available and will
be decided on a group to group basis.
Space for up to 2 coaches.
• Operator should agree rates directly
with Mercure
with Houstoun House.
• Group discounts are available and will
be decided on a group to group basis.
• One free place in every 25 guests.
• Incentives for the driver are available but
will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
with Macdonald Marine.
• From £29/person (depending on season
and availability).
1-3 days.
Group Discounts
• Incentives for the driver are available but
will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
COACH PARKING IN THE LOTHIANS
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LINLITHGOW
NORTH BERWICK
Firth of Forth
Seabird Centre
Linlithgow Loch
t: +44 (0)1506 282720
Almondvale Avenue,
Livingston, EH54 6QX
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Coach Park Address
Musselburgh
Racecourse
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Set Down Point
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Baysw
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t: +44 (0)1620 827827
Belhaven Road
Sports ground
Coach Park Address
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Winterfield
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Scottish Seabird Centre
Coach Park Address
St Baldreds Road
Coach Park Address
Set Down Point
Lodge
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22
KEY EVENTS 2015
ITINERARY IDEAS
23
DAY 1
10:30 ARRIVE AT HOPETOUN HOUSE
MARCH
Dunbar Sci-Fest
MAY
2015
Scottish Bird Fair
Puffin Fest
12:30 ARRIVE AT LINLITHGOW PALACE AND PEEL
British Pipe Band Championships
JUNE
Jousting at Linlithgow Palace
Hopetoun House, a remarkable and beautiful stately
home, is filled with magnificent collections and sits
surrounded by breath-taking grounds with nature trails
and scenic walks. (40 minute travel)
The majestic royal Palace of the Stewarts at Linlithgow
is a magnificent ruin and visitors feel a sense of awe on
entering its gates. (40 minute travel)
13:30 LUNCH AT THE MERCURE LIVINGSTON HOTEL
Relax in the Arts Brasserie and Bar over international
cuisine and a full range of drinks. (10 minute travel)
3 Harbours Art Festival
Hopetoun Horse Trials
14:50 ARRIVE AT THE LIVINGSTON DESIGNER OUTLET
JULY
With over 70 famous name brands at up to 60% off
every day you will discover a fantastic range of fashion,
footwear, homeware and more. (1 minute walk)
Haddington Show
Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Qualifying
Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open
16:00ARRIVE AT THE CENTRE, LIVINGSTON
The Centre offers an elegant and modern environment
in which to shop, with over 155 shops you would expect
in the high street. (20 minute travel)
AUGUST
Fringe by the Sea
Trad on the Tyne
17:30 ARRIVE AND CHECK-IN AT MACDONALD
HOUSTOUN HOUSE HOTEL
SEPTEMBER
Lammermuir Music Festival
NOVEMBER
Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair
The Saltire Festival
Linlithgow Advent Fair
Set in 22 acres of beautiful woodlands, Houstoun House
is the perfect country retreat. Inside, 70 rooms blend
luxury and character and the cosy Vaulted Bar in the
cellar is the perfect spot for a drink.
19:30 DINNER IN THE JEREMY WARES RESTAURANT
AT MACDONALD HOUSTOUN HOUSE HOTEL
In the 16th Century tower, you’ll enjoy award-winning
cuisine at, Jeremy Wares at Houstoun House. It’s the
perfect setting to enjoy a menu featuring traditional
Scottish food with a modern twist.
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ITINERARY IDEAS
ITINERARY IDEAS
DAY 2
9.30 ARRIVE AT ROSSLYN CHAPEL
Founded in 1446, the Chapel took 40 years to
complete and its ornate stonework and mysterious
symbolism have inspired, attracted and intrigued
artists and visitors ever since. (15 minute drive)
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DAY 3
10.00ARRIVE AT GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY
Your visit begins in our unique exhibition on the
original malting floors, home to the renowned model
distillery. To finish, you are welcomed into our bar for
a tasting of Glenkinchie Single Malt Whisky.
(30 minute travel)
11.15 ARRIVE AT EDINBURGH BUTTERFLY
AND INSECT WORLD
11.30 ARRIVE AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
12.30 ARRIVE AT NEWBATTLE ABBEY/ LUNCH
13.00 ARRIVE AT MERRYHATTON GARDEN CENTRE
Enjoy a visit to the world’s longest running indoor
tropical butterfly world paradise with exotic
butterflies flying free in jungle flora all year round.
(15 minute drive)
Originally a medieval Cistercian monastery,
Newbattle Abbey has a 900-year history of
welcoming royalty and privileged guests.
(20 minute travel)
Head off on a journey of discovery at this former
airfield and explore the history of aviation from the
First World War to the present day. Tour our hangars
and climb on board Scotland’s only Concorde.
(15 minute travel)
Enjoy lunch in our restaurant overlooking the stunning
East Lothian countryside and take time to browse in
our gift shop. (30 minute travel)
14.30 EAST LINKS FAMILY PARK
2.15 ARRIVE AT CRICHTON CASTLE
Crichton Castle has been home to medieval lords
and Renaissance noblemen. Its sturdy tower of the
late 1300s stands by a sophisticated façade created
200 years later. (20 minute travel)
East Links provides 20 acres of family fun including
farm animals, a train ride and interactive activities to
keep all ages amused. Just a few minutes away is John
Muir’s Birthplace where you can find out about the
work of this conservation pioneer. (30 minute travel)
16.00ARRIVE AT THE SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE
3.45 ARRIVE AT NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM
SCOTLAND/ COFFEE
Marvel at the sheer size of the place, be astounded
by the engineering brilliance behind all the
machinery and retrace the footsteps and struggles
of the thousands of miners and their families before
them. (10 minute travel)
5.30 ARRIVE AND CHECK-IN AT
THE DALHOUSIE CASTLE
In the 5 star Discovery Centre you can control live
cameras to zoom in on the wildlife action on the world
famous Bass Rock. Or why not take a boat trip and see
the wildlife up close? (15 minute travel)
17.30 ARRIVE AT THE MACDONALD MARINE
HOTEL AND SPA
19.30 DINNER IN THE CRAIGLEITH RESTAURANT
IN THE HOTEL
With 83 bedrooms in a stunning coastal setting and
featuring 19th century Victorian architecture, the
Marine serves award-winning food in the Craigleith
Restaurant as well as private dining rooms. Unwind in
our spa before dinner.
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5 THINGS
5 things you may not know
about The Lothians:
1. It is the Home of The Saltire, Athelstaneford
in East Lothian birthplace of the Scottish Flag.
2. Stephen Gallagher from Bathgate is one of Europe’s
top 100 golfers. He played at the 2014 Ryder Cup
at Gleneagles and is the grandson of Ryder Cup
Captain Bernard Gallagher.
3. The 2 1/4 inch hole size was first used at Musselburgh
Links Golf Course and that this has, ever since, been the
standard hole size for golf.
4. Five Sisters Zoo is home to the oldest living ring-tailed
lemur in Europe, Stumpy, who celebrated his 28th
birthday with a party at the zoo in 2014.
5. The magnificent King’s Fountain at Linlithgow Palace
is Britain’s oldest surviving fountain, dating back to
1538. Adorned with mermaids, lions and winged stags,
it is said to have flowed with wine during the Stewart
family’s royal feasts.
PUBLIC TOILETS
THE VENNEL
Linlithgow, EH49 7EX
Open 9.15am – 6pm, 7 days a week
LIVINGSTON DESIGNER OUTLET
EH54 6QX
Open 9am – 11pm, 7 days a week
THE CENTRE
Livingston, EH54 6HR
Open during Centre Opening hours, 7 days a week
BAYSWELL ROAD
Dunbar next to leisure pool,
EH42 1EU
Open 9am – 8pm, Summer,
10am – 5pm, Winter, 7 days a week
NEILSON PARK ROAD
Haddington, EH41 4BD
Open 9am – 8.30pm, Summer,
9am – 6pm Winter, 7 days a week
QUALITY STREET
North Berwick, EH39 4JS
Open 9am – 8.30pm Summer,
SHORTHOPE STREET
Musselburgh, EH21 7DB
Open 9am – 8.30pm Summer,
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Firth of Forth
Linlithgow
WEST
LOTHIAN
Edinburgh
North Berwick
Dunbar
Livingston
Musselburgh
Penicuik
Dalkeith
MIDLOTHIAN
www.lothiansgrouptravel.com
Haddington
EAST LOTHIAN

Lothian Travel Guide 002

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