Sarah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Buy your tickets here. Best to book online https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/plan-your-visit/tickets
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillBuy your tickets here. Best to book online https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/plan-your-visit/tickets
Stunning experience. 1 mile separates Edinburgh Castle from Holyrood Palace (the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh). The Royal Mile is filled with culture, restaurants, live acts and lots more.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
Stunning experience. 1 mile separates Edinburgh Castle from Holyrood Palace (the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh). The Royal Mile is filled with culture, restaurants, live acts and lots more.
Truly incredible museum. A must if visiting Edinburgh
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Truly incredible museum. A must if visiting Edinburgh
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
A lovely place to sit and rest after a long day in the city. Grab a coffee and one of the park benches and take in the views
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetA lovely place to sit and rest after a long day in the city. Grab a coffee and one of the park benches and take in the views
Longniddry Beach
Beautiful walk...which can be finished off with some tasty local fish and chips.
Lovely local East Lothian town that is well worth a visit. Many local shops, coastline, and great fish and chips. If driving by car you must visit drift coffee shop. You will not drinking coffee with better views anywhere else!
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
Lovely local East Lothian town that is well worth a visit. Many local shops, coastline, and great fish and chips. If driving by car you must visit drift coffee shop. You will not drinking coffee with better views anywhere else!
Incredible Golf Course. Part of what's known as the Golf Coast. A must for gold enthusiasts
12 locals recommend
Craigielaw Golf Club
Incredible Golf Course. Part of what's known as the Golf Coast. A must for gold enthusiasts
One of the 'Open' venues where the greats have played. https://www.muirfield.org.uk/
22 locals recommend
Muirfield
Duncur RoadOne of the 'Open' venues where the greats have played. https://www.muirfield.org.uk/
Scotland
https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/
World famous Edinburgh Festival, also known as 'the Fringe', is an absolute must if visiting Scotland in Aug. Waverley Station is a 5 minute walk from the Royal Mile where most of the acts take place. Visit here for more news and tickets https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/festivals/edinburgh-international-festival
285 locals recommend
Edinburgh
World famous Edinburgh Festival, also known as 'the Fringe', is an absolute must if visiting Scotland in Aug. Waverley Station is a 5 minute walk from the Royal Mile where most of the acts take place. Visit here for more news and tickets https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/festivals/edinburgh-international-festival
Food scene
Drift
Stunning coffee shop. The best views while chilling with a coffee. A must!
I know we're biased but in this part of the world we think this is the best ice cream bar none!
High St, Musselburgh, Edinburgh EH21 7AG
S. Luca Dairy Ice Cream
High StreetI know we're biased but in this part of the world we think this is the best ice cream bar none!
High St, Musselburgh, Edinburgh EH21 7AG
The best around. Either sit in or get it to go and head down to the harbour to enjoy it. Fabulous
171, 173 N High St, Musselburgh EH21 6AN
East Coast
173 N High StThe best around. Either sit in or get it to go and head down to the harbour to enjoy it. Fabulous
171, 173 N High St, Musselburgh EH21 6AN
City/town information
Musselburgh is the largest town in East Lothian. It boasts the oldest golf course in the world ('the auld course'), a famous racecourse, a stunning harbour as seen in the photo, and some lovely coffee shops.
17 locals recommend
Musselburgh
Musselburgh is the largest town in East Lothian. It boasts the oldest golf course in the world ('the auld course'), a famous racecourse, a stunning harbour as seen in the photo, and some lovely coffee shops.
Edinburgh
Check out this helpful site...https://edinburgh.org/discover/must-see/
City advice
Getting around
Trains run every hour for Prestonpans train station
Download the 'Trainline' app to get times and prices. Definitely the best way to travel into the city. Parking cars is very expensive in the city.
Getting around
Download the East Lothian buses app https://www.lothianbuses
Cheap and easy way to get around East Lothian
Getting around
Trains
When coming to the guesthouse from Edinburgh you should travel from Waverley Train Station to Prestonpans Train Station. we are 15 minutes walk from Prestonpans Train Station. We may be able to collect you by car if our schedules worked out.
Don't miss
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186523-Activities
Check out trip advisers to get the experience of other travellers to the area!