
The City of Edinburgh is surrounded by the beautiful Lothian countryside, an area rich in history and home to the game of golf. East Lothian boasts the world's finest collection of golf links along its spectacular coastline.
Once known as the breadbasket of Scotland, its rich farmland is famous for producing fine fruit and vegetables. Visit the famous Belhaven Brewery or the Glenkinchie Distillery where you can sample Scotland's national drink and lookout for the East Lothian Food Festival held every September.
The Open Arms HotelSet directly opposite Dirleton's thirteenth-century castle, this family-run hotel really does live up to its name, and visitors can expect a genuine welcome with open arms – as well as cosy log fires in winter.
Main Street, Dirleton, East Lothian - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
Creel RestaurantDunbar's atmospheric harbour is just a stone's throw from this friendly neighbourhood restaurant owned and run by chef/proprietor Logan Thorburn, and the kitchen naturally makes good use of the catch from local fishing boat 'Homarus' for many of its dishes.
25 Lamer Street, Dunbar, East Lothian - Cuisine: Modern British
Greywalls Hotel, Chez RouxDesigned by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901, owned by the Weaver family since 1924 and run by them as a hotel since 1948, Greywalls ranks as one of the most venerable country houses in the land.
Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian - Cuisine: Modern British
La PotinièreLa Potinière has been a legendary restaurant in Scotland for more than a quarter of a century, situated on Gullane's Main Street.
Main Street, Gullane, East Lothian - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
Mailtlandfield House HotelDelightful views across the grounds to the magnificently Gothic St Mary's church are a feature of this comfortably luxurious hotel on the outskirts of Haddington.
24 Sidegate, Haddington, East Lothian - Cuisine: Scottish
Waterloo BistroSituated at the south end of town, between the watermill and the river, the Waterloo Bistro is the latest incarnation of what was Bonar's, with new owners Paul and Ann Kinnoch creating quote a name for themselves in the neighbourhood.
Tyne House, Haddington, East Lothian - Cuisine: Mediterranean
Waterside Bistro & RestaurantOriginally the old weir house beside ancient Nungate Bridge on the banks of the Tyne, this bistro/restaurant has lovely views across the water to St Mary's Collegiate Church (the largest parish church in Scotland).
1 - 5 Nungate, Haddington, East Lothian - Cuisine: Seafood
Macdonald Marine Hotel & SpaThis historic Grade-II listed building has the benefit of a prime spot on East Lothian's renowned championship golf course, looking out over the Firth of Forth.
Cromwell Road, North Berwick, East Lothian - Cuisine: European