Guidebook for Dunbar & the local area.

Judith
Guidebook for Dunbar & the local area.

Eating Out

Here is a short selection of places in Dunbar and the surrounding area recommended by our guests.
A Dunbar institution! Delicious fish and chips to take away (we like to eat them at the picnic area in front of the cabin) or a family friendly restaurant for rainy days: 6 West Port, Dunbar EH42 1BU Phone: 01368 863755
Cafe Central
6 West Port
A Dunbar institution! Delicious fish and chips to take away (we like to eat them at the picnic area in front of the cabin) or a family friendly restaurant for rainy days: 6 West Port, Dunbar EH42 1BU Phone: 01368 863755
A great addition to Dunbar High Street and a firm favourite with locals. Eat in, takeaway and delivery options available: 32A High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JH
Hector's Artisan Pizzeria
32A High Street
A great addition to Dunbar High Street and a firm favourite with locals. Eat in, takeaway and delivery options available: 32A High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JH
A great local cafe on Dunbar High Street. Freshly made coffee and home made cakes and pastries: 76 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 862870
1650 Coffee Shop
76 High St
A great local cafe on Dunbar High Street. Freshly made coffee and home made cakes and pastries: 76 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 862870
A lovely local cafe in the pretty village of Tyninghame. A ten minute drive from the cabin: Main Street, Tyninghame, Dunbar EH42 1XL Phone: 01620 860581
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Tyninghame Country Store
Main Street
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A lovely local cafe in the pretty village of Tyninghame. A ten minute drive from the cabin: Main Street, Tyninghame, Dunbar EH42 1XL Phone: 01620 860581
An East Lothian institution! Bread freshly baked on the premises, mouth watering cakes and delicious savoury treats. Also a sister bakery in North Berwick. A five minute drive from the cabin, on-site parking available. East Linton: Dunbar Road, East Linton EH40 3DE Phone: 01620 860815 North Berwick: 42 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HQ Phone: 01620 895515
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Bostock Bakery
42 High St
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An East Lothian institution! Bread freshly baked on the premises, mouth watering cakes and delicious savoury treats. Also a sister bakery in North Berwick. A five minute drive from the cabin, on-site parking available. East Linton: Dunbar Road, East Linton EH40 3DE Phone: 01620 860815 North Berwick: 42 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HQ Phone: 01620 895515
A locally run café set within the walled garden of a local garden centre. Fresh coffee and home made cakes and lunches. Inside tables in the old greenhouse, outside tables good if you have a dog. A nice walk around the lake too: Preston Road, East Linton EH40 3DT Phone: 01620 860501
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Smeaton Nursery Garden & Tearooms
Preston Road
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A locally run café set within the walled garden of a local garden centre. Fresh coffee and home made cakes and lunches. Inside tables in the old greenhouse, outside tables good if you have a dog. A nice walk around the lake too: Preston Road, East Linton EH40 3DT Phone: 01620 860501
Great pub in the nearby village of East Linton. Great pub food and a beer garden for summer drinks: 25-27 Bridge Street, East Linton EH40 3AG Phone: 01620 860098
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The Crown & Kitchen
25-27 Bridge St
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Great pub in the nearby village of East Linton. Great pub food and a beer garden for summer drinks: 25-27 Bridge Street, East Linton EH40 3AG Phone: 01620 860098
A lovely cafe in Haddington, a ten minute drive from the cabin. The cafe has a seated area upstairs and a take away counter on the ground floor: Peffer’s Place, Haddington EH41 3DR Phone: 01620 824456
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The Loft Café & Bakery
Peffer's Place
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A lovely cafe in Haddington, a ten minute drive from the cabin. The cafe has a seated area upstairs and a take away counter on the ground floor: Peffer’s Place, Haddington EH41 3DR Phone: 01620 824456
A North Berwick institution! Cath and her team serve up freshly made coffee (roasted on the premises) home made cakes and light meals. There is a courtyard seating area and dogs are welcome: 49A Kirk Ports, North Berwick EH39 4HL Phone: 01620 893030
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Steampunk Coffee
49A Kirk Prts
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A North Berwick institution! Cath and her team serve up freshly made coffee (roasted on the premises) home made cakes and light meals. There is a courtyard seating area and dogs are welcome: 49A Kirk Ports, North Berwick EH39 4HL Phone: 01620 893030
A local favourite, situated on North Berwick High Street. Hot and cold drinks, light lunches, snacks and cakes: 81 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HG
Zanzibar
81 High St
A local favourite, situated on North Berwick High Street. Hot and cold drinks, light lunches, snacks and cakes: 81 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HG
Enjoy freshly cooked lobster straight from the sea in North Berwick Harbour. Covered and heated seating area. Check their Instagram page for seasonal opening times @lobstershacknb
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The Lobster Shack
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Enjoy freshly cooked lobster straight from the sea in North Berwick Harbour. Covered and heated seating area. Check their Instagram page for seasonal opening times @lobstershacknb
Fresh coffee, home-made cakes and delicious food with stunning sea views near the Bass Rock close to North Berwick. Eat in or takeaway: Canty Bay, North Berwick EH39 5PL Phone: 01620 892817
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Drift
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Fresh coffee, home-made cakes and delicious food with stunning sea views near the Bass Rock close to North Berwick. Eat in or takeaway: Canty Bay, North Berwick EH39 5PL Phone: 01620 892817
Jay Bird's Larder is an outdoor Cafe serving delicious home made food and cakes situated next to Foxlake Dunbar, Scotland: Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill, Dunbar EH42 1XF Phone: 07921 772661
Jaybirds Larder
Jay Bird's Larder is an outdoor Cafe serving delicious home made food and cakes situated next to Foxlake Dunbar, Scotland: Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill, Dunbar EH42 1XF Phone: 07921 772661
A great local pub, recently refurbished. Walking distance from the cabin. Dine-in food (no takeaway): 8 High Street, Belhaven, Dunbar EH42 1NP Phone: 01368 866847
The Brig & Barrel
8 High St
A great local pub, recently refurbished. Walking distance from the cabin. Dine-in food (no takeaway): 8 High Street, Belhaven, Dunbar EH42 1NP Phone: 01368 866847
Traditional sweetie shop and ice cream parlour: 105 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
The Sweetie Bank
105 High Street
Traditional sweetie shop and ice cream parlour: 105 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
Great new café on Dunbar High Street. Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Sweet treats. Delicious healthier food options and coffee. 144 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JJ
Parkers Dunbar
Great new café on Dunbar High Street. Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Sweet treats. Delicious healthier food options and coffee. 144 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JJ
Great spot for a coffee and a snack at Victoria Harbour, Dunbar.
Kittiwake café
Great spot for a coffee and a snack at Victoria Harbour, Dunbar.

Entertainment & Activities

Please check ahead for opening times and booking restrictions.
A great place to visit - book a tour and sample some local Belhaven beers at the home of Scottish brewing: Brewery Lane, Dunbar EH42 1PE Phone: 0845 607 5325
Belhaven Brewery
A great place to visit - book a tour and sample some local Belhaven beers at the home of Scottish brewing: Brewery Lane, Dunbar EH42 1PE Phone: 0845 607 5325
Learn to Surf, Bodyboard, Stand Up Paddle and Coasteer with Coast to Coast. High quality lessons, hire, vouchers and tours from Dunbar, Scotland. Based just along from the cabin on Back Road: Surf Centre, 36 Back Road, Belhaven, Dunbar EH42 1NX Phone: 07971 990361
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Coast to Coast Surf School
36 Back Rd
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Learn to Surf, Bodyboard, Stand Up Paddle and Coasteer with Coast to Coast. High quality lessons, hire, vouchers and tours from Dunbar, Scotland. Based just along from the cabin on Back Road: Surf Centre, 36 Back Road, Belhaven, Dunbar EH42 1NX Phone: 07971 990361
Located just outside Belhaven, Foxlake hosts a number of exciting activities for all the family. Ropes Course, Wakeboarding, Segways. There's also a cafe and playground for younger members of the family: Dunbar EH42 1XF Phone: 01620 860657
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Foxlake Adventures CIC
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Located just outside Belhaven, Foxlake hosts a number of exciting activities for all the family. Ropes Course, Wakeboarding, Segways. There's also a cafe and playground for younger members of the family: Dunbar EH42 1XF Phone: 01620 860657
An ideal family and children's day out where the adults have as much fun as the kids! Situated just outside Dunbar in East Lothian. A great day out for all. There's a cafe and a petting zoo too: Dunbar EH42 1XF Phone: 01368 863607
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East Links Family Park
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An ideal family and children's day out where the adults have as much fun as the kids! Situated just outside Dunbar in East Lothian. A great day out for all. There's a cafe and a petting zoo too: Dunbar EH42 1XF Phone: 01368 863607
Sample some local gin at this nearby distillery. about a 20 minute drive from the cabin: Halflandbarns, North Berwick EH39 5PW Phone: 07511 103637
NB Distillery
Sample some local gin at this nearby distillery. about a 20 minute drive from the cabin: Halflandbarns, North Berwick EH39 5PW Phone: 07511 103637
Local whisky distillery with visitors’ centre and tours. Approximately half an hour drive from the cabin: Pencaitland, Tranent EH34 5ET Phone: 01875 342012
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Glenkinchie Distillery
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Local whisky distillery with visitors’ centre and tours. Approximately half an hour drive from the cabin: Pencaitland, Tranent EH34 5ET Phone: 01875 342012
New local landmark in Dunbar by sculptor Andy Scott: Spott Rd, Dunbar EH42 1BF
The Dunbear
Spott Road
New local landmark in Dunbar by sculptor Andy Scott: Spott Rd, Dunbar EH42 1BF
A range of activities including sailing, paddlesports and open water swimming: Whiteadder Reservoir, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3SN Phone: 07801 442139
Whiteadder Watersports Centre
A range of activities including sailing, paddlesports and open water swimming: Whiteadder Reservoir, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3SN Phone: 07801 442139
Alpaca trekking and events in East Lothian, located at Hedderwick Farm, just outside Dunbar. This is a booking only attraction, so please make a booking first by visiting their website: https://www.johnmuiralpacas.co.uk/
John Muir Alpacas
Alpaca trekking and events in East Lothian, located at Hedderwick Farm, just outside Dunbar. This is a booking only attraction, so please make a booking first by visiting their website: https://www.johnmuiralpacas.co.uk/
A fun leisure pool for the whole family. The pool has a beached area with water characters for younger children to play on, as well as a wave machine, water jets and flume. There's also a soft play area, health suite (sauna, steam room and relaxation area), gym and plenty of fitness classes: Castle Park, Dunbar EH42 1EU Phone: 01620 820655
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Dunbar Leisure Pool
Castle Park
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A fun leisure pool for the whole family. The pool has a beached area with water characters for younger children to play on, as well as a wave machine, water jets and flume. There's also a soft play area, health suite (sauna, steam room and relaxation area), gym and plenty of fitness classes: Castle Park, Dunbar EH42 1EU Phone: 01620 820655

Parks & Nature

It’s right on your doorstep, a fantastic beach and walking trail, perfect for spotting seabirds and wading birds (including our favourite, the curlew), surfing, kayaking, dog walking, whatever you fancy.
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John Muir Country Park
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It’s right on your doorstep, a fantastic beach and walking trail, perfect for spotting seabirds and wading birds (including our favourite, the curlew), surfing, kayaking, dog walking, whatever you fancy.
There are so many beautiful beaches in East Lothian, this one includes a walk beside an iconic Stephenson lighthouse at Barns Ness. This is part of the stunning Jurassic Coast, you could also try some fossil hunting on the beach.
Barns Ness Lighthouse
There are so many beautiful beaches in East Lothian, this one includes a walk beside an iconic Stephenson lighthouse at Barns Ness. This is part of the stunning Jurassic Coast, you could also try some fossil hunting on the beach.
A hidden gem in Dunbar within walking distance of the cabin. Swings and climbing frames for all ages of children and an excellent cafe. Outdoor seating in the summer months: Bayswell Road, Dunbar EH42 1AB Café: 01368 869882
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Lauderdale Park station
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A hidden gem in Dunbar within walking distance of the cabin. Swings and climbing frames for all ages of children and an excellent cafe. Outdoor seating in the summer months: Bayswell Road, Dunbar EH42 1AB Café: 01368 869882
This beautiful, mature woodland sits on a vantage point overlooking Pressmennan Lake and the surrounding countryside. This 86-hectare (212-acre) woodland is around 1.5km (1 mile) south of the village of Stenton in East Lothian. It is home to an abundance of wildlife, such as deer, owls, otters and bats, as well as some strange, mythical creatures, ‘Glingbobs’ and ‘Tootflits’. Kids will love searching for their hidden homes in the gnarled trees.
Pressmennan Wood
This beautiful, mature woodland sits on a vantage point overlooking Pressmennan Lake and the surrounding countryside. This 86-hectare (212-acre) woodland is around 1.5km (1 mile) south of the village of Stenton in East Lothian. It is home to an abundance of wildlife, such as deer, owls, otters and bats, as well as some strange, mythical creatures, ‘Glingbobs’ and ‘Tootflits’. Kids will love searching for their hidden homes in the gnarled trees.
Also known as Ravensheugh Sands. A wild expanse of golden sand backed by dunes. The beach is often deserted except for during the summer months. From the nearest car parking area it is a 10 minute walk to the beach.
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Tyninghame Beach
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Also known as Ravensheugh Sands. A wild expanse of golden sand backed by dunes. The beach is often deserted except for during the summer months. From the nearest car parking area it is a 10 minute walk to the beach.
A private beach which can be busy in the summer. Smallest harbour in Scotland. Four miles East of North Berwick, a 20 minute car ride from the cabin.
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Seacliff
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A private beach which can be busy in the summer. Smallest harbour in Scotland. Four miles East of North Berwick, a 20 minute car ride from the cabin.
A glorious cliff top walk along the coastal path at St Abbs Head. Great in any weather but spectacular on a sunny day. Please take care by keeping back from the cliff edge and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
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St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve
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A glorious cliff top walk along the coastal path at St Abbs Head. Great in any weather but spectacular on a sunny day. Please take care by keeping back from the cliff edge and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Essentials

Handy for basics. There is a Co-operative Store on Dunbar High Street and a bigger Co-operative Supermarket on Countess Crescent: Countess Crescent,Dunbar, EH42 1DX Phone: 01368 860098 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JJ Phone: 01368 862311
The Co-operative Food
21 High St
Handy for basics. There is a Co-operative Store on Dunbar High Street and a bigger Co-operative Supermarket on Countess Crescent: Countess Crescent,Dunbar, EH42 1DX Phone: 01368 860098 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JJ Phone: 01368 862311
Largest supermarket in Dunbar. Also has a petrol station: Spott Road, Dunbar EH42 1LE Phone: 01368 861100
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Asda Dunbar Supermarket
Spott Road
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Largest supermarket in Dunbar. Also has a petrol station: Spott Road, Dunbar EH42 1LE Phone: 01368 861100
The nearest food store and general store to the cabin. A 5-10 minute walk from Belhaven Bay: 50 School Brae, Dunbar EH42 1UA Phone: 01368 862753
West Barns Shop
50 School Brae
The nearest food store and general store to the cabin. A 5-10 minute walk from Belhaven Bay: 50 School Brae, Dunbar EH42 1UA Phone: 01368 862753
One of two petrol stations in Dunbar: Asda Supermarket, Spott Road, Dunbar EH42 1LE Phone: 01368 861100
Asda Petrol
Spott Road
One of two petrol stations in Dunbar: Asda Supermarket, Spott Road, Dunbar EH42 1LE Phone: 01368 861100
One of two petrol stations in Dunbar and the closest to the cabin: Belhaven Road, Dunbar EH42 1DE Phone: 01368 864295
JET
Bellhaven Rd
One of two petrol stations in Dunbar and the closest to the cabin: Belhaven Road, Dunbar EH42 1DE Phone: 01368 864295
Community run bakery on Dunbar High Street: 60 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 238178
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Dunbar Community Bakery
60 High St
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Community run bakery on Dunbar High Street: 60 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 238178
Great community-run local health food and fruit and veg shop on Dunbar High Street: 43 High St, Dunbar EH42 1EW Phone: 01368 860000
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Crunchy Carrot
43 High St
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Great community-run local health food and fruit and veg shop on Dunbar High Street: 43 High St, Dunbar EH42 1EW Phone: 01368 860000
Local hardware shop. Sister shop in North Berwick: 135 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES Phone: 01368 863228
Turnbull's Home Hardware
135 High St
Local hardware shop. Sister shop in North Berwick: 135 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES Phone: 01368 863228
Local butcher on Dunbar High Street: 96 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 865656
Quality Butchers
96 High St
Local butcher on Dunbar High Street: 96 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 865656
Local fishmonger on Dunbar High Street: 70 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 862484
Ross Dougal Fish Merchants
70 High St
Local fishmonger on Dunbar High Street: 70 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 862484

Getting Around

Dunbar is on the East Coast Train Line from London to Aberdeen. The station is a 15-20 minute walk from the cabin. Taxis are also available from Dunbar Station although it is advisable to pre book: Dunbar Station, Station Road, Dunbar EH42 1JX
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Railway Station
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Dunbar is on the East Coast Train Line from London to Aberdeen. The station is a 15-20 minute walk from the cabin. Taxis are also available from Dunbar Station although it is advisable to pre book: Dunbar Station, Station Road, Dunbar EH42 1JX
Local Bike Hire within walking distance of the cabin: Rigg Service Station, Belhaven Rd, Dunbar EH42 1DE Phone: 01368 860300
Belhaven Bikes
Belhaven Road
Local Bike Hire within walking distance of the cabin: Rigg Service Station, Belhaven Rd, Dunbar EH42 1DE Phone: 01368 860300
There are local buses which stop on Edinburgh Road (The main road nearest the cabin) which can take you into Dunbar High Street, Dunbar Station, Asda and also to the surrounding towns and villages. For more information on buses, times and destinations, visit this website and click on Scotland > East Lothian>Dunbar>Belhaven: https://bustimes.org/stops/627010010030
Edinburgh Road
Edinburgh Road
There are local buses which stop on Edinburgh Road (The main road nearest the cabin) which can take you into Dunbar High Street, Dunbar Station, Asda and also to the surrounding towns and villages. For more information on buses, times and destinations, visit this website and click on Scotland > East Lothian>Dunbar>Belhaven: https://bustimes.org/stops/627010010030

Sightseeing

A lovely harbour to walk around. Kittiwakes nest on the cliff castle walls during the summer months. There's also a couple of friendly seals who usually pop up beside the fishing boats! Coffee, snacks and seafood available in the summer months.
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Dunbar Harbour Trust
Victoria Street
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A lovely harbour to walk around. Kittiwakes nest on the cliff castle walls during the summer months. There's also a couple of friendly seals who usually pop up beside the fishing boats! Coffee, snacks and seafood available in the summer months.
Historic mill and Outlander location! 15 minute drive from the cabin just outside the village of East Linton.
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Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
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Historic mill and Outlander location! 15 minute drive from the cabin just outside the village of East Linton.
East Linton is a pretty village in East Lothian, situated on the River Tyne and A199 road five miles east of Haddington.
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East Linton
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East Linton is a pretty village in East Lothian, situated on the River Tyne and A199 road five miles east of Haddington.
St Abbs is a pretty fishing village north of Eyemouth on the Berwickshire coast. Film location for Thor’s home in Avengers: Endgame (New Asgard). Interesting local museum.
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Saint Abbs
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St Abbs is a pretty fishing village north of Eyemouth on the Berwickshire coast. Film location for Thor’s home in Avengers: Endgame (New Asgard). Interesting local museum.

Arts & Culture

Discover the history of the area in this local museum. There are regular exhibitions here too: High Street, Dunbar EH42 1ER Phone: 01620 820699
Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery
High Street
Discover the history of the area in this local museum. There are regular exhibitions here too: High Street, Dunbar EH42 1ER Phone: 01620 820699
Local gallery with a wide range of work to buy from local artists: 84 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 863030
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The Found Gallery
84 High St
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Local gallery with a wide range of work to buy from local artists: 84 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH Phone: 01368 863030
Local Museum about Dunbar’s famous son: 126 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JJ Phone: 01368 865899
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John Muir's Birthplace
126 High St
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Local Museum about Dunbar’s famous son: 126 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JJ Phone: 01368 865899
Local museum in North Berwick. Advance booking only, visit the website for more information. Closed for the Winter season and due to reopen on 9 April 2022: School Road, North Berwick EH39 4JU
Coastal Communities Museum
School Road
Local museum in North Berwick. Advance booking only, visit the website for more information. Closed for the Winter season and due to reopen on 9 April 2022: School Road, North Berwick EH39 4JU