Linlithgow Palace is a Renaissance ruin that was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. It's located in Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland.
Scotland’s West Lothian region is rich with history, celebrities, and golf. Here’s what to do and see between Edinburgh and Scotland.
The first of Lothian’s fully electric, double deck buses hit the streets of the capital tomorrow (Sunday 8 September), marking an important milestone in the company’s 105-year history. The Volvo BZL Electric buses, which will be operating initially on the Service 8 and 9 routes, offer customers improved comfort and quieter journeys, with each accommodating…Continue reading →
This guide to the best historic attractions in East Lothian will help you discover the top museums and historic buildings that offer a great day out.
Innerwick in East Lothian, Scotland is a small rural village surrounded by farms with a primary school, church, village hall and play park.
Discover the Musselburgh Lagoons nature reserve with this article which covers its history, the bird species that live there, and tips on how to visit it.
O Palácio de Linlithgow é o antigo palácio Real da Escócia, e foi o local de nascimento de Maria, a Rainha da Escócia. O Palácio está localizado na cidade de Linlithgow, na região do West Lothian, Escócia
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This is the area I grew up in, not far from Edinburgh, and I took it as a personal challenge to show Yvette some fun things to do in West Lothian.
East Lothian has charming historical villages and a beautiful coastline. This post lists the best towns and villages in East Lothian.
Plan a wild escape to North Berwick and Dunbar with this guide to adventurous things to do in East Lothian.
As days shorten and landscapes change, there's plenty to draw you out to enjoy Autumnal colours and simple pleasures in East Lothian.
Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian is the location of a 4-mile coastal footpath that runs between Thorntonloch beach and Barns Ness Lighthouse.
Quick! Come and see! Something fabulous, it's . . . me! Gymnastica Fantastica! is a joyful and exuberant picture book about a child discovering and attempting new physical skills and putting on wonderfully imperfect shows for whoever will watch them. Join Gymnastica, a small person with big energy, as they bend and balance, bounce and roll, attempt a cartwheel and a spectacular trapeze flip-out finale. Written in playful rhyming text and with brightly energetic and appealing illustrations, this is a book that kids and parents alike will find irresistible to read aloud and delight in its energy and humour. Author/Illustrator: Briony Stewart Format: Hardcover Imprint: Lothian Children's Books Publication Date: 01 Nov 2023 ISBN: 9780734421852
The 18th-century Preston Mill is located next to the River Tyne in picturesque farming country in the village of East Linton in the heart of East Lothian.
East Lothian has charming historical villages and a beautiful coastline. This post lists the best towns and villages in East Lothian.
This walk from the East Lothian village of Athelstaneford (birthplace of the Saltire flag) passes ancient forts and beautiful countryside.
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This guide to the best historic attractions in East Lothian will help you discover the top museums and historic buildings that offer a great day out.
In this article, we'll take a look at Musselburgh Beach near Edinburgh to discover exactly what it's like and how you can make the most of your visit.
Captured within this striking print is the vivacious spirit of Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare), flourishing against the windswept backdrop of East Lothian's coastal embrace. The artwork resonates with the untamed beauty of Scottish flora, rendered with a dynamic palette that beckons the gaze and ensnares the senses. Broad, impassioned strokes of cerulean blue and deep marine hues evoke the vastness of the ocean, creating a vigorous contrast to the warm yellows and gentle pinks that suggest a sun-kissed landscape. Dominating the composition are the robust spires of the Viper's bugloss, their rich purple tones standing tall amidst a meadow of abstracted flowers, including pops of fiery red and delicate yellows, their forms suggested rather than strictly defined. The greens of foliage bend and weave through the painting, adding depth and movement that entice the viewer to imagine the gentle sway of coastal breezes. This dance of colour and form belongs to the 'Scottish Flowers and Flora' collection, drawing inspiration from the region’s natural charm and the unbridled expressiveness of Abstract Expressionism. It's a piece that not only celebrates the wild allure of Scotland’s coastal flora but also embodies the artistic freedom found within a brushstroke. This print is a convergence of art and nature; an homage to Scotland’s floral heritage that will add an element of abstract wonder to any space. Whether for lovers of botany, enthusiasts of Scottish landscapes, or admirers of bold artistic statements, this print promises to be a focal point of conversation and a beacon of beauty.
From beautiful beaches to captivating castles, to whisky distilleries and unusual hotels, these photos of East Lothian will make you want to visit now!
There is a great selection of things to do in West Lothian and Midlothian. This post lists the best towns and villages in West Lothian and Midlothian.
Visiting Haddington? Here is our list of things to do in Haddington made just for you and to keep you right on your visit.
The architect most notably renovated the north façade of Scotland’s historic residence, Yester House
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Tour Scotland travel video of the ruins of Dunbar Castle on ancestry visit to East Lothian. This is the remnants of one of the most mighty fortresses in Scotland, situated over the harbour of the town of Dunbar. The castle was a central defensive position of the Kings of Bernicia, an Anglian kingdom that took over from the British Kingdom of Bryneich. During the Early Middle Ages, Dunbar Castle was held by an Ealdorman owing homage to either the Kings at Bamburgh Castle, or latterly the Kings of York. In 678 Saint Wilfrid was imprisoned at Dunbar, following his expulsion from his see of York by Ecgfrith of Northumbria. Later, Dunbar was said to have been burnt by Kenneth MacAlpin, King of the Scots. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.
This is the area I grew up in, not far from Edinburgh, and I took it as a personal challenge to show Yvette some fun things to do in West Lothian.
