Jessica’s guidebook

Jessica
Jessica’s guidebook

Walks and exploring

This beach is a must-see! Beautiful little cove with lovely rocks to clamber over and a little rocky harbour to discover, with breath-taking views of Tantallon Castle.
43 locals recommend
Seacliff
43 locals recommend
This beach is a must-see! Beautiful little cove with lovely rocks to clamber over and a little rocky harbour to discover, with breath-taking views of Tantallon Castle.
Our local beach, absolutely gorgeous and with various walks to access it you can go again and again and never be disappointed!
24 locals recommend
Tyninghame Beach
24 locals recommend
Our local beach, absolutely gorgeous and with various walks to access it you can go again and again and never be disappointed!
Lovely loop walk up in the hills, very picturesque.
Hopes Reservoir
Lovely loop walk up in the hills, very picturesque.
Lovely woodland to explore and walk through, wrapped round a lake.
Pressmennan Wood
Lovely woodland to explore and walk through, wrapped round a lake.
Another beautiful beach, and also a lovely town too with some great delicatessens and restaurants.
49 locals recommend
Gullane Beach
Marine Terrace
49 locals recommend
Another beautiful beach, and also a lovely town too with some great delicatessens and restaurants.
Beautiful spot to visit for a walk and a sit on the beach.
Cove
Beautiful spot to visit for a walk and a sit on the beach.

Fun activities

Gorgeous beach full of activities - paddle boarding, surfing and many more! Check out Coast to Coast surf school to book.
12 locals recommend
Belhaven Bay
Edinburgh Road
12 locals recommend
Gorgeous beach full of activities - paddle boarding, surfing and many more! Check out Coast to Coast surf school to book.

Neighbourhoods

A fun popular seaside town with lovely shops, fab coffee shops and restaurants, as well as the seabird centre and of course a couple of beaches! The lovely harbour is also worth a visit.
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
119 locals recommend
A fun popular seaside town with lovely shops, fab coffee shops and restaurants, as well as the seabird centre and of course a couple of beaches! The lovely harbour is also worth a visit.

Food scene

A must visit! Amazing location on the cliff tops, incredible Drift bacon rolls and scones! They've recently brought in a new chef so you can also eat lunch etc. Need to book to sit inside. Takeaway van still available outside.
28 locals recommend
Drift
28 locals recommend
A must visit! Amazing location on the cliff tops, incredible Drift bacon rolls and scones! They've recently brought in a new chef so you can also eat lunch etc. Need to book to sit inside. Takeaway van still available outside.
Incredibly popular local bakery - serving delicious sourdough, fresh pastries, yummy cakes and fab coffee. Also does a Pizza Night on a friday - need to book in advance.
17 locals recommend
Bostock Bakery
42 High St
17 locals recommend
Incredibly popular local bakery - serving delicious sourdough, fresh pastries, yummy cakes and fab coffee. Also does a Pizza Night on a friday - need to book in advance.
Delicious breakfast and lunch spot in Haddington, amazing coffee and a great takeaway lunch option too. Yummy bacon rolls.
12 locals recommend
The Loft Café & Bakery
Peffer's Place
12 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast and lunch spot in Haddington, amazing coffee and a great takeaway lunch option too. Yummy bacon rolls.
Great fish and chips - you can either sit in or get a takeaway and enjoy fish and chips (or lobster and chips if you're feeling fancy!) on the beach. Call to book or preorder to avoid queues.
14 locals recommend
The Rocketeer Restaurant
26 Victoria Rd
14 locals recommend
Great fish and chips - you can either sit in or get a takeaway and enjoy fish and chips (or lobster and chips if you're feeling fancy!) on the beach. Call to book or preorder to avoid queues.
Great farm shop near East Fortune - you can order a delivery in advance or just stop by to pick up some local deliciousness!
The Brand Family, East Fortune Farm
Great farm shop near East Fortune - you can order a delivery in advance or just stop by to pick up some local deliciousness!
Nice spot for lunch, or coffee and cake, plus there is an excellent fairy trail for kids!
23 locals recommend
Archerfield Walled Garden
23 locals recommend
Nice spot for lunch, or coffee and cake, plus there is an excellent fairy trail for kids!
Lovely town with great food options! Not to mention golf courses!
18 locals recommend
Gullane
18 locals recommend
Lovely town with great food options! Not to mention golf courses!
Tom Kitchin's very popular gastropub in Gullane. Book ahead.
31 locals recommend
The Bonnie Badger
Main Street
31 locals recommend
Tom Kitchin's very popular gastropub in Gullane. Book ahead.

Traveler advice

Book before you go

Ocean Vertical

Check out this fab local company that offers incredible half day trips out - paddle boarding, coasteering and yoga on a paddle board! Very popular so you need to book far in advance
What to pack

Bring a warm layer!

You can always rely on the Easterly wind to pick up when you least expect it, and the temperature drops accordingly!
Book before you go

Spa visits

Fletcher's Cottage Spa at Archerfield is a fantastic holistic relaxing experience with incredible treatments. Book in advance! Whitekirk Hill Spa is another option. Also book in advance!