Gullane Beach

Turn right and right again from One Fairways and you will be at the beach in not much more than 5 minutes. You’ll find people swimming here all year round.

You can walk for miles in either direction if you time it right with the tides.

Sunrises and sunsets are particularly spectacular from Gullane beach.

Children’s golf course

The 6 hole children’s golf course is a great place for kids to take their first step onto the links. The holes are all short and there aren’t any bunkers to get in their way!

It’s free to play and clubs can be hired from Gannon Sports on the corner if you don’t have your own.

Swing parks

There are two swing parks in Gullane. One is literally just around the corner at Goose Green - the other is by the primary school towards the east end of the village.

Astroturf and skate bowl

If you fancy a kick around, you’ll find grass pitches and an all weather astroturf pitch next to the Primary School. There’s no booking required and it’s free to use unless an organised club or group is there.

Next to the astro you’ll find a skate bowl if you have your board of scooter with you!

Local Walks

There are plenty of lovely walks from One Fairways. The John Muir Way runs through the village - you can find out all about it here.

The ruins of Saltcoats Castle are easily accessible from the village.

Aberlady Nature Reserve is just a little bit further to the west of the village - expect to find up to 30,000 pink-footed geese there in the Autumn!

Reflexology

Sunshine Sole is a local reflexology business in Gullane

Improving health and wellbeing in a non-invasive way.

Clinical reflexology offered in Gullane, East Lothian by a professional reflexologist

Boat trips

Fancy a quick trip to Bass Rock or a longer visit to the Isle of May? No problem. Boats from North Berwick harbour leave regularly to show you the spectacular wildlife in the Firth of Forth.

Book directly with Sula Boat Trips, The Seabird Centre or Blue Wild.

Scottish Seabird Centre

The Scottish Seabird Centre is perched beside the harbour in North Berwick and here you can explore different aspects of the natural history of birds, and in particular of the seabirds found in and around the Firth of Forth.

The interactive discovery area is a great place for all of the family to find out more about the marine life of the area - and there’s a great cafe too!

Swimming pool and leisure centre

North Berwick’s leisure centre has a swimming pool, squash courts, trampolines and more. You can see all details, including opening times and prices here.

Golf

For kids wanting to try their hand at golf there are a couple of good options. Firstly, the ‘wee course’ is perfect for children starting out. Park in Hamilton Road and check in with the starter for 9 holes of family fun!

For those just wanting to yield a putter there is a Himalayas-style putting course with a starter’s hut in the centre of town that will provide putter and balls.

Beaches

The beach is right in the centre of North Berwick. If the tides are right you can actually walk all the way from North Berwick, via Yellowcraigs to Gullane - expect it to take between 2 and 4 hours depending on your pace!

The east beach has a sheltered, sea water paddling pool.

Seacliff beach, a little past North Berwick, is a beautiful private beach (£2 cost for entry) just to the east of the town.

Horse Riding

Just two miles out of North Berwick you can find horse riding in a spectacular beach setting at Seacliff.

They cater for children from 4 years up - from beginner to experienced. All details are on their website here.

Climb The Law

North Berwick Law is the volcanic plug that towers over the town. Park at The Law car park and enjoy the 30 minute walk up to the top.

It’s a bit of a scramble at times but I’ve seen everyone, from toddlers to octogenarians, make it to the top!

NB Gin Tour

You will be warmly welcomed with a drink of the World's Best London Dry Gin & tonic, whilst the friendly team share our amazing journey and success stories.

Then onto a tour of our Distillery where you will learn all about our gin and vodka making process and meet our majestic copper stills.

Time to relax upstairs in the beautiful tasting lounge for a 'flight' of a further 5 drinks and the opportunity to buy at great prices from our Cellar Door Shop. !

Dirleton Castle

In the middle of Dirleton you’ll find one of the oldest castles to explore in Scotland. It’s largely ruined now but an interesting place to explore.

The castle sits in very well kept gardens - including the world’s longest herbaceous border!

You can see all details for the castle including prices and opening times here.

Archerfield Walled Garden

On the Archerfield Estate, just outside of Dirleton, you’ll find Archerfield Walled Garden.

The development has much more than the gardens - a fairy trail, kids’ play area, cafe, farm shop and extensive grounds to walk in. It’s a really nice place to spend a couple of hours.

Yellowcraig Beach

Yellowcraig is a natural cove with a beautiful beach and spectacular views to the 1885 lighthouse on Fidra Island, allegedly the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson famous tale Treasure Island.

It is a popular family beach, which offers a nature trail, barbecue site, swing park and footpaths through the sheltered woodlands and extensive grassland.

Dunbar Leisure Pool

The pool at Dunbar is probably the best in the area for families, with a wave machine, flume and shallow ‘beach’-style entry.

Opening hours and other details are here.

East Links Family Farm

Just outside Dunbar, East Links Family Farm is a great place to spend a few hours with young kids. There are plenty of animals to pet, a narrow gauge railway, lots of different indoor and outdoor play areas as well as crazy golf.

Lauderdale Park

Lauderdale park is a large playground in a secluded walled garden. The play area stretches across the back wall of the garden with activities for toddlers and slides, climbing frames and swings for older kids. Situated near the seafront in Dunbar, it’s a great place for picnics, with picnic tables and the Garden Path Café open during the summer months.

Gosford House

The grounds of Gosford House, outside of Aberlady, make for a pleasant family walk.

The neoclassical house itself is also occasionally open for guided tours. Details available here.

National Museum of Flight

20 minutes drive from Gullane you will find the National Museum of Flight.

Amongst the many attractions is one of the original Concordes which you can climb aboard and explore.

Jabberwocky Soft Play

Jabberwocky is a small soft play for younger children in Haddington, with a cafe for watching parents to enjoy!

Details of times and costs here.