East Lothian Coast: Scenic and Historic Tour

Embark on a full-day tour from Edinburgh to explore the stunning Sands and Castles of East Lothian. Discover medieval castles, golden beaches, and the birthplace of the Scottish Flag.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archerfield Walled Garden - Nestled in the picturesque East Lothian countryside, Archerfield Walled Garden is a distinctive destination. Located near the coastal towns of Gullane and North Berwick, and just 20 miles from Edinburgh’s center, it’s an ideal spot for a refreshing break. The garden boasts meticulously maintained grounds, a Garden Café,…
What's Included
  • Scenic tour through the County of East Lothian
  • Regular stops for photos and rest breaks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Time to explore Yellowcraig and Seacliff beaches
  • Services of an English-speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore the stunning East Lothian coastline, offering a perfect mix of natural beauty and historical allure.
Begin your journey at Archerfield Walled Garden, a distinctive spot nestled in the charming East Lothian countryside. With its meticulously maintained gardens, expansive grounds, Garden Café, Shop, and Food Market, there’s plenty to experience….

Location
17 Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square
Meet the driver/guide at Charlotte Square* for check in at 8:45am for a sharp 9:00am departure. *The bus stop outside the National Records of Scotland (17 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DJ) is the exact location of departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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O6774bisk
Oct 8, 2025
A Lovely Daytrip You won't Regret - We were ten on a small, clean bus. We saw pristine parts of the West Lothian countryside and coastal area. Phil was a great driver and guide. I much enjoyed our stop in North Berwick. Altogether entertaining, laid back, great value.
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Dianamd1460fq
Oct 8, 2025
Sands of Lothian - Nice day out with Phil - really enjoyed the music, the stories and information about the history of the areas we visited.
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Marianalu391zu
Oct 6, 2025
Perfect - Everything was perfect. We've seen and heard a lot. Our manager Ralph told us everything very well. We will come back.
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Jxx9595
Oct 5, 2025
Great day and great castles - The central focus of the tour was on Dirleton & Tantallon castles, both of which were just wonderful, historic, and photogenic. It didn't hurt that the skies were blue (but it was kinda windy). Phil, our tour guide and driver, was excellent as well. There were other stops along the way, including a morning stop for breakfast, a stop in North Berwick for lunch, and a few other stops (some better than others). The promotional materials we saw didn't mention the meal stops, but they were welcome. One of the best days we spent in Edinburgh!
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Zoese807ks
Oct 5, 2025
Fun and informative - Really fun and interesting!! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Edinborough area!! Learned a lot about Scottish history and saw some amazing sights.
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Hector_o
Oct 4, 2025
Sand and Castles Tour - We had an excellent time on this tour. Neil is an excellent guide! He made this trip well worth it. Tour takes you along the coast with stops to explore castle ruins and beautiful coastal villages. Tour was not rushed. We had plenty of time to explore. Again, thanks Neil for making this a memorable experience.
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Tomvr9063ix
Oct 1, 2025
MORE THAN CASTLES - Wonderful! Magnificent Dirleton & Tantallon castles, but the beauty of this tour was the short drives for longer visits to seaside towns, villages, and sites of interest. Our guide Deborah was charming, funny, and well-versed in the local history and culture. It was the most fun we had in a week in Edinburgh!
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534rubenv
Sep 14, 2025
Great tour along the sands and castles of East Lothian! - Great tour together with tour guide Phil along the sands and castles of East Lothian. Phil explained all history and stories pretty well and gave us a fantastic experience of the East Lothian coastline. Highly recommended!
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J720qechrisw
Sep 12, 2025
Great day trip from Edinburgh - We had a great tour with Phil, who was very knowledgeable about the local history. Really enjoyed the many stops for photo opportunities and to stretch our legs.
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Margaret_s
Sep 4, 2025
A great day! - We had a wonderful time touring castles, walking on the beach on the Firth of Forth and seeing some unique animals like Clydesdales and the stars of the show, the Highland cattle. Along the way, our guide Keith was very informative and enthusiastic about the Scottish history (and pretty funny, too). Our only regret: One in our party left an empty water bottle on the van. Sorry to make you clean up after us, Keith.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).