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The Atlas Obscura Guide To East Lothian

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in East Lothian, Scotland

Updated February 3, 2022

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East Lothian, Scotland

Yester Castle

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."
Bass Rock Gannet Colony.

East Lothian, Scotland

Bass Rock

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.
Fa'side Castle

East Lothian, Scotland

Fa'side Castle

A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.
Some of the on-site machinery

East Lothian, Scotland

Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum

Journey through one of the oldest industrial sites in Scotland.
R34 Memorial

East Lothian, Scotland

R34 Memorial

The departure point for the first return flight across the Atlantic.
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St Martin’s Kirk

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.
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Phantassie Doocot

A curious structure built just for the birds.
5 miles from East Lothian
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