Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. St Michael’s Church in Inveresk has to be one of the most noticeable buildings in East Lothian, perched on top of a hill and with its steeple easily seen as you speed along the A1. Legend has it that a…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. As garden features go, re-creating an active volcano is certainly a dramatic talking point. Of course, it needs a bit of imagination to bring to life, but you can see the remains of just such a building in the grounds…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. After a long and chequered history, Cockenzie House finally has a bright future as a thriving community hub. This intriguing complex of buildings has been a centre for evacuated children in the Second World War, a teaching college, a residence…
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Weddings are back and we couldn’t be happier. And East Lothian’s Whitekirk Hill provides a unique and special place to tie the knot. There’s no doubt that the COVID pandemic has impacted all our lives, but for couples planning on getting married, the stress has been magnified. Some have had to reschedule their big day,…
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Heritage consultant David Hicks brings us the stories behind some of East Lothian’s historic properties. The Marine Hotel in North Berwick is a reminder of when the town was known as the ‘Biarritz of the North’, a place that attracted the glamorous and the powerful of the day. The hotel dates to 1875 and was…
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Whatever the weather, the Scottish Seabird Centre is the ideal family escape this winter Dive-in to their Discovery Experience and learn more about Scotland’s incredible marine environment, brought to life through fun, interactive exhibits, games, 3D films, wildlife trails and virtual reality experience. Keep an eye on the Bass Rock from the remote cameras to…
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Gosford House offers a tasteful take on the classic festive experience as it welcomes East Lothian’s first Winter Wonderland. The beautiful Gosford House in East Lothian will play host to Scotland’s newest Winter Wonderland. Event designers Rogue Village and Rogue City will create a vintage-inspired Christmas experience befitting of its historical backdrop. It will feature…
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Whitekirk Hill is the must-visit destination for family day-trippers, gym-goers, outdoors enthusiasts, dog owners, foodies and spa devotees. Although it opened just before lockdown, Whitekirk Hill has quickly found its feet now that restrictions are relaxed. Perched on a hill on the outskirts of Whitekirk village with sweeping views over the Firth and rolling East…
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Back in February Jane Brand’s world was shattered. Grant, her husband of 20 years, father to her children and business partner at East Fortune Farm took his own life. There were no warning signs, nothing to alert Jane or the wider family that Grant was struggling with his mental health. Overnight, Jane found herself a…
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