What's Going on Locally. What's Going on in Aberlady, nr North Berwick and Gullane, East Lothian.

Tantallon Castle

Open all year this 14th century castle is situated on the sea cliffs overlooking the Firth of Forth and the Bass Rock. Inhabited by the Douglas family, one of the most powerful baronial families in Scotland, this early example of defence capabilities is not to be missed.

Historic Sites

East Lothian is lucky enough to be home to a number of outstanding Historic Sites that have stood the test of time and preserved Scottish history for all to see and discover. The closest sites to Duck’s at Aberlady are Dirleton Castle which has award winning gardens and

Indoor Activities

If the sun isn’t shining or if you fancy visiting a museum, gallery or attractions there is a mountain of exciting attractions and museums to keep you entertained in the area. Whether you want to wander down the road to the Myreton Motor Museum or take a trip in to Edinburgh to experience the engaging environment of Our Dynamic Earth,

Outdoor Activities

Aberlady is an ideal base for exploring East Lothian’s Countryside and discovering the large number of outdoor activities the area has to offer. From Fishing to Horse Riding or taking a splash in the North Sea, all activities can cater for all levels from keen enthusiast to beginners.

Local Bird Watching

With over 250 species on its list, Aberlady is undoubtedly one of Scotland's and Britain’s finest birding sites. The area has been declared a Grade One Site of Special Scientific Interest on ornithological, geological and botanical grounds.

Local Golf

With an awe inspiring 22 courses, it makes Aberlady and its surrounding area a haven for golfers who come from all over the world. East Lothian contains a variety of long established links and parkland courses, accompanied now by more recent coastal, hillside and farmland developments.

Local Interests

Aberlady is the ideal base for exploring all that Edinburgh and the Lothian’s have to offer: beautiful countryside, sandy beaches, historic buildings and a number of popular visitor attractions.

Looking over the beautiful Bay which takes its name, Aberlady has always been a place of cultural and economic exchange. Its waters and sheltered location have been used by travellers and traders for centuries. Today, most of these travellers come to Aberlady to enjoy its hospitality, its good food, the magnificent links courses that lie to east and west, and the captivating natural environs of the village more generally. Less well known is its fantastically deep and rich history. If you wish to hear more about this, a talk and tour place is highly recommended, please contact Aberlady Heritage for more information by clicking here.

We are close to the Aberlady Bay bird sanctuary, East Fortune air museum housing Concorde, the Glenkinchie whiskey distillery, Scottish Seabird Centre and boat trips from North Berwick. Here at Duck's we can arrange various packages for you to include Bird Watching and Golf. Please contact us for further information.