Attractions in Lothians & Borders

Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK

This handsome church was built in the late 17th century for the Duke of Lauderdale. Interesting gravestones and ruins of a watch-house, built after a body-snatching raid in 1830.

Haddington, East Lothian, EH39

This hill fort has an elaborate system of stone and earth ramparts, enclosing a settlement of around 20 mainly circular buildings.

Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1EU

Leisure pool with flume and wave machine. Other facilities include sauna, steam room, gym, creche and café.

Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU

Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446, is unique. Its varied and symbolic carvings will interest Templars and Freemasons as well as historians and those interested in Myths.

Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

One of Scotland's finest medieval churches, St. Michael's was built between 1425 and 1540.

Scotland, UK

An Iron Age hill fort with a souterrain built in one of the ditches. Some 20 metres long, the souterrain includes a large cell.

Scotland, UK

Nr St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5PH

This Benedictine Priory was probably founded in the early 13th century. Sacked several times, and in ruins after the Reformation, it was rebuilt as a parish church in 1661. Fine medieval graveslabs.

Nr Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

This shallow loch and marsh is well-known for its large colony of black-headed gulls. It is also good for wintering wildfowl. Hide.

South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL

Stately home, with sweeping lawns and magnificient grounds. The State Apartments are superb with many notable paintings and tapestries.

Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5RD

Historic castle, dating back to 1846. The castle has been recently restored and is now a family home.

North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5PN

Set on the edge of cliffs, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family. It features a massive 50 foot high curtain wall with towers.

Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 5PE

230 acres of wooded river valleys containing an abundance of wildlife. Formal estate grounds, nearly 6 miles of well-surfaced footpaths.

Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7TE

This attractive terraced garden is located in the historic village of Inveresk and includes a conservatory and aviary.

North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4QS

25 metre swimming pool with sauna, steam room and spa. Other facilities include soft play, trampolines, gym, squash courts, games hall, cafe and creche.