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Dunbar
Dunbar is the easternmost of the burghs of East Lothian and lies on the coast at the mouth of the Firth of Forth beside the fine arable lands of the Lothian plains. Thirty miles east of Edinburgh on the A1, Dunbar is renowned for its high sunshine record, rugged coastline and attractive countryside. It is easy to reach by road, rail and air. Dunbar is only half a mile from the main A1 trunk road; the InterCity rail line between Edinburgh and London passes through the town. The International airport at Edinburgh is just an hours drive away. David II made Dunbar a Royal Burgh in 1370 by Royal Charter. It is steeped in history and was one of the most important Scottish Fortresses in the middle ages. Dunbar's ruined castle, which stands guard over the town's twinned harbours, once sheltered Mary Queen of Scots when she fled Edinburgh after the murder of Rizzio. Dunbar was invaded by the English and razed to the ground twice in the 16th century and played a key role in Scotland's defences. The town was also occupied for a time by Oliver Cromwell's army in 1650, the year of the Battle of Dunbar. It is also an area rich in history with archaeological and geological sites. Various bronze age burials have been uncovered and excavations disclosed a large Celtic fort. Dunbar Underground Museum offers a 'hands on' introduction to archaeology and artefacts excavated in recent years.
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The Found Gallery2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Found Gallery in Dunbar, Scotland is the purveyor of beautiful things and showcases the best of British arts and crafts displaying an eclectic collection of works by diverse and talented artists and makers. Most of the fittings in the gallery are recycled from found objects, anything from broken antiques to industrial fittings and salvage scrap yard items, they also support makers who recycle and upcycle their products. The Found Gallery exhibits a rolling program of British Arts and Crafts from both emerging and established artists and makers as they say as well as their own fused glass jewellery and photographic glass panels, and treasures can be purchased from them or the makers themselves, and they offer delivery.READ MORE
Pine Marten East Lothian2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Pine Marten East Lothian in Dunbar, Scotland is a fantastic rotisserie pub restaurant with meals to suit all tastes from succulent burgers to juicy steaks, rotisserie chicken, beer battered fish and chips and much more. The bar features a delicious range of soft drinks, guest ales, beers, ciders and wines, and there's a beer garden to be enjoyed for al fresco dining and a drink in good weather. Stay at their lodge accommodation with en-suite bedrooms featuring digital TV, free WIFI and a complimentary breakfast. The Pine Marten East Lothian looks forward to your visit and have a wonder catering menu for festivities and events.READ MORE
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Hidden Castles Adventure Tour2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Hidden Castles Adventure Tour in Dunbar, Scotland will take you to amazing places off the beaten track to explore ancient castles hidden in the East Loathian countryside for a fascinating journey most people never see. Come with them along sandy beaches, up heather clad hills and walk through wooded glens and beautiful scenery, and there's a chance of seeing lots of native wildlife such as deer, birds of prey and sea birds. The Hidden Castles Adventure Tour involves lots of fresh air and exercise, and the castles explored are atmospheric and haunting, as well as historic, come learn about the families, the folklore, the legends and brutal episodes, delve into the fascinating world of Scottish history, it's a one day adventure tour not to be missed.READ MORE
The Food Hamper2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Food Hamper in Dunbar, Scotland offers a variety of foods from around the world and a fresh array of specialist cheeses, hams, salamis, chorizos, flavoursome olives, roasted peppers, aubergines and tomatoes will delight. They also have a dry goods selection of aromatic coffees, ground or bean, and refreshing teas with fruit and herb infusions, as well as a vast range of preserves, homemade jams and chutneys with something for all tastes and flavours. The Food Hamper also offer al fresco style dining in relaxing surrounds, and a catering service for functions, weddings, funerals and dinner parties, plus have a large selection of wines, mead and fruit liqueurs, whiskey and gin, come for a memorable visit and stock up on the most sublime of specialties.READ MORE
East Links Family Park2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
East Links Family Park in Dunbar, Scotland offers a family fun day out with excellent activities for kids and adults and for small children there's a soft play area. This premier visitor attraction is a farm themed activity park complete with train safari through the animal paddocks, come meet the farm animals, they have cattle, sheep, pygmy goats, deer, pigs, horses, donkeys, rhea, lamas, wallabys, ornamental chickens, guinea fowl, pheasants and quail, plus ducks an geese at the pond. East Links Family Park also boasts a four level fortress which is an adventure in itself, and there are go-karts, trampolines, jelly belly, a ball blast arena, hay barn and climbing walls. Bring along a picnic and make a day of it, or enjoy a fabulous meal in the cafe, there are over 65 different activities to be enjoyed, come on over.READ MORE
Belhaven Fruit Farm2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Belhaven Fruit Farm in Dunbar, Scotland is a family business delighting in and passionate about growing the very best, tastiest and freshest fruit possible and is based in East Lothian on a beautiful stretch of the Scottish coastline. Their sunshine hours combined with the fresh sea air delivers consistent fruit with maximum taste and their forefront technology is in developing fruit varieties. They also offer IceDelight ice cream which is fat free, dairy free and full of fruit from an authentic Italian recipe for a luxurious and creamy dessert that is healthy and delicious. Belhaven Fruit Farm has a farm store and cafe, and The Strawberry Barn is available for events including weddings, birthdays, charity events, retirements, music nights, markets, fetes, fairs and more, come for an unforgettable visit.READ MORE
The Hillside Hotel2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Hillside Hotel in Dunbar, Scotland offers spectacular sea views looking out over the Firth of Forth and features 15 en-suite guest rooms recently refurbished for a relaxing and memorable stay. There's a cosy and inviting bar with a wide range of drinks on offer as well as patio beer garden, and the function room with own bar is ideal for smaller weddings and parties, and there's a meeting room for business which can accommodate up to 15 people. The Hillside Dunbar Restaurant offers an extensive menu for formal or informal dining and excellent value for money specials and you can select from the restaurant, wine or bar menu depending on what you feel like. The Hillside Hotel is ideally located for exploring East Lothian and there are many outdoor activities and pursuits to enjoy for a relaxing or adventurous break.READ MORE
John Muir's Birthplace2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
John Muir's Birthplace in Dunbar, Scotland has been transformed into a fascinating visitor attraction, and this family friendly interpretative centre showcases and explores the work and achievements of this great pioneering conservationist. The building is wheelchair and pushchair accessible and has a disabled toilet, and is available for private events, functions and corporate hospitality, they welcome groups and schools and run events throughout the year. John Muir's Birthplace has temporary and permanent exhibitions and there's a shop with a wide range of books, cards and gifts, come learn about the life of this remarkable man, his adventures and travels all over the globe, read extracts from his journals and find out how you can follow in his footsteps.READ MORE
The Graze Coffee and Chocolate House2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Graze Coffee and Chocolate House in Dunbar, Scotland offers welcoming surrounds, great coffee made from freshly ground beans, daily home made soups, tray bakes from a wide selection, mouthwatering cakes, sweet and savory scones and much more, they even offer luxury handmade chocolates for gifts, eat in or take away. Come for a traditional afternoon tea with freshly made sandwiches and an exquisite choice of fillings, homemade scones with whipped cream and jam and other delights accompanied with a Scottish tea blend. The Graze Coffee and Chocolate House also do birthday cupcakes and have deluxe ice cream, and bespoke hampers for every occasion and pocket.READ MORE
Foxlake Adventures2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar is Scotland's first cable wakeboard park providing fun and adventures for all, complete with Boardside Cafe, a unique and quirky outdoor eatery offering delicious breakfasts and lunches, afternoon teas and posh nosh, and there's a store for merchandise. The FoxFall ropes course over water offers unique low ropes and a challenge over water like no other in the UK, with no safety harness and the ultimate test of skill, balance and will power, and the question is can you make it to the zip tower without falling in the water. Foxlake Adventures also offers cable wakeboarding a fast growing watersport using an overhead cable which pulls you across the surface of the lake for an exhilarating experience. Other activities include Segway adventures for an hour long off road experience along scenic trail routes in East Lothian, there's also CrossFit East Rocks which is based here and more than just fitness. Go Wild is team building exercises in the forest, and ReBoot Disk Golf offers a Red and Blue course with 9 hole two tee par 3 configurations. Foxlake Adventures also cater to kids parties, stag and hen celebrations, corporate events and more, come for the ultimate challenge and test yourself.READ MORE
The Rocks2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Rocks is a sea view hotel and restaurant in the historical seaside resort of Dunbar, Scotland offering 12 well appointed rooms and one luxury suite with jacuzzi bath and balcony patio, all with spectacular views across to Victoria Harbour and the ruins of Dunbar castle, and rates include a full breakfast. With a stunning location on the cliff tops the Rocks Restaurant boasts a piano room which is cool and comfortable, as well as a bar dining room with great specials on the blackboard, and the backroom just off the bar dining room is cosy and private. The menu here is varied offering the best of local produce with a great selection of wines, beers and spirits with friendly service, and is the perfect choice for a wonderful dining experience. The Rocks is the perfect base for exploring East Lothian and can offer a local pick up and drop off service for parties of six or more in luxury vehicles, come for a pleasant and memorable stay in beautiful surrounds in a town steeped in history.READ MORE
The Dunbar Golf Club2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Dunbar Golf Club in Dunbar, Scotland offers a challenging links course with stunning scenery and is an Open qualifying championship course close to the waves crashing onto the rocks. Come walk in the footsteps of some of the greatest golfers in the world, pit yourself against nature and enjoy playing on a golf course regularly rated the best in the country. The clubhouse is warm and friendly with inviting bar and a wide range of drinks, and caterers offer a full hot breakfast, snacks and lunch with a wide selection of home cooked main dishes, soups and desserts, and they cater to groups. There are practice facilities, a new short game area, practice putting green and extensive area for practicing, plus the pro shop boasts an extensive range of top quality equipment, clothing and accessories. The Dunbar Golf Club also offers caddies, buggies and electric trolleys, club hire, golf tuition and clinics as well as junior golf, come for a memorable days play in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE
Splatz Activity Cafe2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Splatz Activity Cafe in Dunbar, Scotland is more than just a cafe and offers a soft play area for young children, they also do ceramic pottery painting and ipad hire for older kids to enjoy. Meals are freshly prepared and they are open for breakfast, lunch, cakes, light meals, snacks and drinks and cater to vegetarians. Splatz Activity Cafe is ideal for the whole family and introduce workshops throughout the year, you can pick, pay and paint your own pottery from their catalogue or display case, they will then glaze and fire your masterpiece which will be ready in 7 days. They also cater to softplay birthday parties and close the cafe for exclusive use with an hours soft play followed by party food and birthday celebrations and party bags.READ MORE
Bass Rock Framing and Gallery2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bass Rock Framing and Gallery in Dunbar, Scotland offers a fascinating and beautiful display of limited and open edition prints, original art works and stunning gifts in an eclectic mix. They also offer bespoke framing for fine art and family photos, children's art, memorabilia and more and all works are done to the highest standards by an award winning architect and member of the Fine Art Guild. Bass Rock Framing and Gallery ensures a worthwhile visit with something interesting for everyone, they have portraits, tips and advice, and look forward to your visit.READ MORE
The Eden Hotel2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Eden Hotel in the historic seaside town of Dunbar, Scotland is a quality bed and breakfast for comfortable stays in the lovely building established in the 1930's. Offering 7 en-suite fully furnished bedrooms, they can cater to families and individuals, and room facilities include Sky television, free internet and bed and breakfast. There are two downstairs bars, a lounge bar and public bar offering a varied and spectacular menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Eden Hotel offers live entertainment and sporting events, has a pool table and games room, and is ideally located close to the nearby beach and harbour for angling, scuba diving and surfing, come for a spectacular stay near two golf courses.READ MORE
Dunbar Leisure Pool2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dunbar Leisure Pool in Dunbar, Scotland is the ultimate centre of aquatic fun and open every day, with beached area and water characters for younger children to play on. They also have a wave machine, water jets and flume, and offers a variety of fitness classes, sports coaching sessions, there's a health suite with steam room and sauna. Dunbar Leisure Pool boasts a state of the art Bodyworks Gym with cardiovascular and resistance equipment, plus they have disabled access, so come make a splash and enjoy fun and excitement for the whole family, improve your fitness levels and stay aqua fit, do some circuits and much more.READ MORE
Coast to Coast Surf School 2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coast to Coast Surf School in Dunbar, Scotland offers quality lessons in surfsports by a team of experienced instructors and they run surf tours to the most remote edges of Scotland's coastline. Coast to Coast adventures offers just and lives up to it's name from beach to beach, and rock crop to rock crop as they say, come Stand up paddleboarding, climbing, jumping and swimming in their coasteering adventure zones, experienced guides ensure endless adrenaline and excitement and combine wildlife exploration with fun and activity. Coast to Coast Surf School products include surf lessons, bodyboard lessons, SUP lessons, coasteering and tours, they have all the surf equipment you need for hire, and gift vouchers are available.READ MORE
The Royal Mackintosh Hotel2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Royal Mackintosh Hotel in Dunbar, Scotland offers an award winning stay in this beautiful seaside town and is a great base from which to explore the sights of East Lothian. With 16 en-suite bedrooms, two licensed bars and a spectacular restaurant and function room, they welcome both them leisure and business traveller, and rooms include a full Scottish breakfast in the morning. The Mauretania Restaurant welcomes hotel guests and visitors, and is decorated with wood panelling taken from the boardroom of a ship it was named after, dining here is a sublime affair of the finest, fresh produce sourced as locally as possible and prepared by the chef and his team. The Royal Mackintosh Hotel also has a lounge bar and beer garden with several tables, and they serve a selection of fine wines, real ales, malts, ciders, draught and more, and guests are welcome to enjoy their meals in the relaxed settings, come for a fabulous stay and your dining pleasure.READ MORE
The Bakery Dunbar2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Bakery Dunbar offers real bread locally made by a passionate team of bakers and everything is made fresh on-site even the pastry is hand made daily and used in their croissants and sausage rolls. Their bread has a distinctive taste and texture and is slow fermented using artisan techniques for their very own unique sourdough. Their French patisseries are also made on-site with as many locally sourced seasonal ingredients for heavenly melt in you mouth moments of indulgence. The Bakery Dunbar also does bespoke baking for celebration cakes for almost any occasion and to your requirements, come fill your shopping basket on-line or visit for heavenly delights.READ MORE
The Big Blu2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Big Blu in Dunbar, Scotland is a lovingly restored Citroen H van turned into a catering kitchen for your next party or event, bringing exceptional yet affordable food to the streets of Scotland. This vintage Citroen H van has been converted into a modern kitchen complete with a wood-fired oven and brings you authentic street food, so provide the venue and some hungry people and you have a winning combination. Menu items include sublime and delicious pizza, fresh, thin, hot, crispy with a hint of wood smoke, the chef also does the freshest seafood, lamb, pulled pork, classic French dishes and more using their love of fresh food cooked simply as they say. The Big Blu has the perfect menu for your next special event, and caters to weddings, parties, shooting lunches, celebrations, business conferences and much more, it's fantastic food made in this versatile van.READ MORE
Caledonian Cupcakes2015-11-26
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Caledonian Cupcakes in Dunbar, Scotland offers sweet treats and a delicious lunch menu, with homemade cupcakes to die for and a variety of hot drinks, plus is should be mentioned, the coffee is fabulous. They also do bespoke baking for birthday and wedding cakes and are specialists in designing them, plus cater to all of Edinburgh and East Lothian, come visit and view the stunning display of wedding cakes, and arrange your free wedding consultation to taste some of these amazing creations. The lunch menu at Caledonian Cupcakes includes soups and sandwiches, mac n cheese, pate and much more, and they offer a delightful afternoon tea with freshly made finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, signature cupcakes and other sweet treats, come visit and explore their full menu.READ MORE
Springfield Guest House2015-11-25
Located in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Springfield Guest House in the historic seaside town of Dunbar, Scotland is a comfortable and affordable bed and breakfast offering a warm and friendly welcome and fabulous stay in a traditional period house with modern facilities and own grounds. Facilities include private parking, free WIFI and a breakfast made according to Health Living Award standards. Springfield Guest House offers a fabulous 3-star stay in beautiful surrounds and is the ideal location for exploring the many attractions of Dunbar, East Lothian and Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.READ MORE
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