ITINERARIES Discover the area by following the suggested routes.


Itinerary 1


Flights of Fancy This tour takes in two of the most iconic attractions in East Lothian, the Museum of Flight, home of Concorde, as well as the award winning Seabird Centre at North Berwick. There’s the opportunity to stretch your legs on the long sandy beach at Longniddry Bents, where there are rock pools to explore and fine views looking towards Edinburgh and the Forth Bridges. You might even like to pick up fish and chips on your way and enjoy a real taste of the seaside!


National Museum of Flight


From Edinburgh, take the A1 signposted to Berwick-upon-Tweed. After about 15 miles, take the left filter at the Abbotsview Junction at Haddington onto the A199 to East Linton. Continue for 2.5 miles, and turn left on the B1347 signposted for North Berwick. After a couple of miles, turn right to the Museum of Flight (signposted).


Seabird Centre


Leaving the Museum of Flight, turn right to rejoin the B1347 heading to North Berwick. Go straight over the crossroads in North Berwick and head for the town centre and follow signs to the Seabird Centre


Longniddry Bents


Leave North Berwick on the A198 heading to Dirleton and Edinburgh. Go through the village of Aberlady and along the coastal road. Three car parks are well signposted for Longniddry Bents.


To Edinburgh Return along the A198 to Edinburgh.


Itinerary 2


Birds By Bus (and train) Take public transport to enjoy East Lothian’s spectacular coast and wildlife without a car. Take the train to Dunbar and find out about John Muir, and enjoy the old harbour and the noisy kittiwake colony on the ruins of Dunbar Castle. Either head out by foot on the John Muir Way towards Belhaven Bay and the John Muir Country Park, or take the bus to Tantallon. You can explore dramatic Tantallon Castle, perched high on the cliffs with views towards the Bass Rock, or admire the view from the bus as you head towards North Berwick. Finish your day in the seaside town of North Berwick. Visit the award winning Scottish Seabird Centre, where you can learn more about the area’s incredible wildlife, and if time allows take a boat trip out to the treasure islands of the Firth of Forth.


To Dunbar and John Muir’s Birthplace


From Edinburgh By train: From Edinburgh’s Waverley Station, Scotrail services operate to Dunbar from both Edinburgh and from the south. John Muir’s Birthplace is located on the High Street, a few minutes walk from the station.


By bus: From Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew’s Square, First Bus services X44/45 operate between Edinburgh and Dunbar. John Muir’s Birthplace is located on the High Street where the bus will stop.


To Belhaven Bay On foot: From John Muir’s Birthplace, turn left and follow signs


for the John Muir Way. Walk along the cliff top path to Belhaven Bay.


By bus: Eve Coaches service 120 to North Berwick, Belhaven Toll stop.


To Tantallon Castle By bus: Eve Coaches, Service 120 Dunbar to North Berwick.


Ask to be dropped off at Castleton stop.


To North Berwick and the Seabird Centre By bus: Eve Coaches, Service 120 Dunbar to North Berwick.


Return to Edinburgh By bus: First Bus services X24/124 operate between North Berwick and Edinburgh. By train: Scotrail services operate to Edinburgh.


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