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The centre lies beside the harbour, with a good view of Bass Rock. The entry fee to the centre is quite expensive. The first olace you see is the gift shop, and then you go down steps to reach the exhibits. These are mainly videos of the various birds - gannets, puffins, cormorants. By turning knobs you can adjust the views. There are also a few tanks with fish and other sea creatures. Films can be watched in the theatre. You can experience what a bird goes through as it travels. There is a viewing platform with an array of telescopes looking at the islands in the bay.
Updated May 27, 2011
Address: Harbour at New Berwick
Hard to believe it (especially when the tide is out), but the main reasoning behind the development of North Berwick as a seaside destination in the late 19th century is the beaches - both east and west. They are wonderful but not the most spectacular - great views across the Firth of Forth.
Written Mar 25, 2008
At 613 feet (187 metres), this volcanic plug dominates the surrounding flat landscape. Needless to say, it has been used for centuries as a lookout/protection from the Iron Ages. There was, recently, a whale bone atop the summit (and had been there since 1933, although there has been a whale bone here since the 18th century). It's a major target for walks and hikes.
Written Mar 25, 2008
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St Andrews Kirk was built in 1177 near to the oldest part of the Harbour, although excavations have shown that a Christian settlement was sited here in the 8th century. Enlarged in the 14th century, it was the site of the North Berwick Witch Trials. Following a storm in the 17th century, much of the church collapsed into the sea. The entrance porch is the only surviving original part of the church and whilst rebuilt over the next 200 years or so, the Parish Church fell into disrepair in the 19th century.
Updated Mar 25, 2008
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The location is lovely, the beaches are pleasant and, being a fishing village and so close to Edinburgh, it has become a favourite place for 'messing about on boats'. But for those who do not have the luxury of messing about on the water, walking round the tiny walled harbour is pleasurable in itself.
Updated Jan 31, 2008
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This is close to an obsession here in East Lothian. I'm not sure how many courses you will find within 10 miles of NB, but it could be double figures.
There are 2 in my parents' tiny village.
www.craigielawgolfclub.com
There are 5 in nearby Gullane - Muirfield (which often hosts the British Open) is one of them. The Gullane Club has 3 courses and 2 clubhouses, one exclusively for visitors and the other reserved for members.
www.gullanegolfclub.com
North Berwick has at least 2 courses.
www.northberwickgolfclub www.glengolfclub.co.uk
You will find many golf tour parties in the vicinity, not so much in the summer.
You will find it cheap compared with England and other parts of the world.
Updated Sep 1, 2007
Address: all over E Lothian
Website: www.northberwick.org.uk
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Actually, this castle doesn't have anything special, it is in ruins like any other castle in scotland. If you are near there and you have some time you can visit it anyway. It stays in a nice park and it looks great even in ruins
Written Nov 29, 2005
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It was the first catle we visited in Scotland. Many Castle over there are in ruins (english destroyed about them all). This one is in ruin too but you can't miss it because it's a really wonderful place: the castle is on the sea and sorrounded by green grass and fields. We bought a special ticket to visit many castles in scotland, if you're interested in castles i think you'd better buy it too.
Written Nov 29, 2005
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A very complete doocot, or dovecote in a beehive style design, complete with stone nesting boxes around the inside. Situated in the grounds of the castle.
It is in the care of Historic Scotland
OS Ref. - NT 516 839
Admission charge £3.30 for Adults (castle)
Updated Mar 28, 2005
Phone: 01620 850330
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Dirleton Castle has existed in some form since 1100. First as a Motte and Bailey Norman castle (the earthwork is still visible)
The stone fortress dates back to 1298.
The Ruthven family took control in 1515 and extended the castle, and held king James VI prisoner there.
the castle has also been long famous for its gardens, both formal and informal.
Today it has the world's longest herbaceous border.
It is in the care of Historic Scotland
OS Ref. - NT 516 839
Admission charge £3.30 for Adults
Written Mar 28, 2005
Phone: 01620 850330
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