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The Atlas Obscura Guide To East Lothian

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

Updated February 3, 2022
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Fa'side Castle

East Lothian, Scotland

Fa'side Castle

A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.
R34 Memorial

East Lothian, Scotland

R34 Memorial

The departure point for the first return flight across the Atlantic.
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Haddington, Scotland

St Martin’s Kirk

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.
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Haddington, Scotland

Yester Castle

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."
4 miles from East Lothian

East Linton, Scotland

Phantassie Doocot

A curious structure built just for the birds.
5 miles from East Lothian
Ruins of the priests' living quarters.

Seton Mains, Scotland

Seton Collegiate Church

The ruins of a 15th-century church once home to priests who prayed for a single family's salvation.
6 miles from East Lothian

Longniddry, Scotland

Aberlady Bay Submarine Wrecks

Visible at low tide, this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines.
6 miles from East Lothian
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