10b Beachmont Place, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1YD, Scotland

HISTORIC DUNBAR

Enjoying regular annual sunshine records, Dunbar is well known for its attractive coastal setting, bracing climate, golfing and other recreational pursuits. It is centrally placed for touring East Lothian and is 30 miles from Edinburgh, with good road access via the A1 and a regular rail service to the city centre from Dunbar main line station.  

Dunbar is in an ideal spot to relax and explore the coast and inland Scottish Borders area. It  is in an area in South East Scotland that offers much for those interested in wildlife, the sea, walking, fishing, local history and also of course a quiet relaxing holiday. 
 
The history of the town is varied and of some significance. It was one of the most important Scottish fortresses in the middle ages. Its ruined castle, which stands guard over the town's twin harbours, once sheltered Mary Queen of Scots when she fled Edinburgh after the murder of Rizzio. It became a Royal Burgh in 1370 and the surrounding area is rich in history with archaeological & geological sites. The building of the recently constructed leisure centre was delayed by several years due to the various bronze age burials found on the site when excavations disclosed a large Celtic fort. At Doonhill the site of an Anglo-Saxon hall has been marked out and in the Dark Ages the Picts laid claim to Lothian and established themselves at Dunbar.

In and Around Dunbar:

Discover Dunbar, The official Dunbar Community Website
John Muir's Birthplace, the house where John Muir was born
National Trust for Scotland for Preston Mill, East Linton
Museum of Flight , East Fortune, including The Concorde Experience
East Links Family Park, Dunbar
East Lothian Attractions - places to visit in East Lothian
Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Deep-Sea World, North Queensferry, Fife
Edinburgh Birds of Prey Centre Dalkeith
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo
Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness.
The Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange
Thirlestane Castle, Lauder.
Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith
Bass Rock home to 70,000 gannets, and countless other seabirds

EDINBURGH ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh Film Festival
Edinburgh Book Festival
Edinburgh Jazz Festival
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh Event Listings
Edinburgh International Festival

GOLF
Castle Park Golf Club, Gifford
Craigielaw Golf Club
Dunbar Golf Club
Glen Golf Club, North Berwick
Gullane Golf Club
Haddington Golf Club
Longniddry Golf Club
Musselburgh Links
Musselburgh Monktonhall Golf Club
Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
Whitekirk Golf Course, North Berwick
Winterfield Golf Club, Dunbar