THE YEAR OF THE CAT TEN THINGS TO DO IN EAST LOTHIAN
PRESTONGRANGE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE MUSEUM This free museum is dedicated to the industrial heritage of Prestongrange. An open-air site, it was a 16th-century harbour, 17th-century glassworks, 18th- and 19th-century potteries and 19th/20th-century coal mine and brickworks.
HAILES CASTLE This ruined fortified residence near East Linton is hidden away amongst stunning scenery. Dating from the 13th century, Hailes is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles. It includes later extensions and two vaulted pit-prisons
LAMMERMUIR FESTIVAL This annual festival celebrates all that is great about classical music, with a range of concerts from major artists, orchestras and ensembles, performing in a range of historic, intriguing (the Concorde hangar at the Museum of
flight, for example) and atmospheric venues across East Lothian.
PRESSMENNAN WOOD With views towards the Firth of Forth, a lovely lake and a wonderful woodland walk – with a treasure hunt for the mythical Glingbobs and Tootfits hiding amongst the trees – this wood south of Stenton is a great family day out.
‘It’s really difficult to strike the right balance between golf and the family’
My first season was a disaster: during my second tournament I took ill and had to go in for emer- gency surgery and missed half the season. I managed to scrape a bit of a card, but it was a struggle. Luckily things took off after that. Winning the Women’s British Open in 2009
at Lytham St Annes was a great feeling. It was only eleven weeks after I’d given birth to my second child, so to win a Major was amazing. My husband, Graeme, was caddying, which made it even more special. I’ve also been lucky enough to play in the
Solheim Cup on seven occasions. It’s nice to be part of a team in a sport that’s usually all about individuals, and it’s always a great atmosphere. Last year we beat the Americans on their turf for the first time, by 18-10, which was great. It is always difficult to strike the right
balance between golf and the family. I’m away about half the year, although I’m never away for longer than three months at a time. So when I do come home I don’t really want to do anything; even driving to Gullane is a feat. But
Above: When Matthew comes back to North Berwick after three months away, even going to Gullane is a feat.
LIFE’S A BEACH East Lothian has a wealth of magnificent beaches. Gullane Bents, Yellowcraigs and Seacliff are just three. And located in one of the sunniest part of the UK, you’re guaranteed at least one brilliant day at any one of them.
SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE
A discovery centre, gift shop, cafe, seasonal boat trips and live webcams are just some of the reasons why this five- star award winning attraction in North Berwick is a must see for all visitors to East Lothian.
JOHN MUIR’S BIRTHPLACE This five-star visitor attraction showcases the life of East Lothian’s most famous son. Here you can learn all about the conservation pioneer’s adventures, read extracts from his journals and view his sketches of plants and wildlife.
PRESTON MILL & PHANTASSIE DOO’COT Situated in East Linton, this NTS property was East Lothian’s last working water mill. The present buildings date from the 18th century, and visitors can experience the working machinery, plus a nearby 16th-century doocot.
NEWHAILES
This carefully preserved neo-Palladian villa is renowned for its spectacular roccoco interiors, which are some of the finest in Scotland. This NTS property offers multi media exhibitions, guided tours, a shop, cafe and visitor centre.
INVERESK LODGE GARDEN Open all year, this charming hillside garden is split into two main areas: the sloping lawns and borders at the top of the hill, and the wilder woodland and ponds below. The garden also has an aviary in a restored Edwardian conservatory.
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