The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in North Berwick, Scotland

Nobody knows their home turf like a local. And nobody knows the North Berwick area better than GoForth. The "North Neuk"s twenty miles of rock skerries embacing long beaches has it all-towering castles and elegant estates, birdsong peace and teeming wildlife, supersonic airliners and vintage cars. Be prepared for something memorably different.

The Coastal Communities Museum opened in 2013. Each year the museum features a new exhibition, which generally starts-off at Easter and runs throughout the calendar year until the end of November, although check out the opening days as this varies according to the month. The museum has much to offer both adults and children. Mums and dads may be interested in some local history or gaining knowledge, while kids maybe looking forward to a fun visit, with things to do. The museum is managed and run by a team of volunteers, who rely on donations from the visiting public along with other grants to help sustain its development. Once your tour of the exhibition is complete why not purchase a Trail Leaflet and see where it takes you!

Enjoy great days out at the seaside with the five-star Scottish Seabird Centre, an education and conservation charity based in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick. With incredible views of the Bass Rock, the world’s largest Northern gannet colony and the Isle of May the biggest puffin colony on the east coast of Britain, there is different wildlife to see throughout the year and at different stages of the breeding season. The all new Discovery Experience tells the story of Scotlands incredible marine wildlife and habitats through exhibits, games, and interactive live cameras on the Bass Rock and surrounding local islands. The Seabird Cafe, has amazing coastal views and one of East Lothian’s only seaside sundeck, and the Seabird giftshop is full of sustainable gifts and books. Please visit our website for details of our new health and safety and booking procedures in light of COVID19.

Discover a world-class collection of aircraft and hear the fascinating stories of the people who built and flew them at one of Scotland’s top attractions. Please book a timed entry ticket online at nms.ac.uk/flight in advance of your visit. Learn about the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day and immerse yourself in supersonic experiences and our historic hangers and airfield. Get on board Scotland’s Concorde to discover what transatlantic flight was like for its passengers and crew and learn more about its supersonic legacy. Then round off your day with a visit to our shop and cafe, or bring your own picnic to enjoy in our outdoor picnic area. We’re Good to Go: A range of new safety measures have been put in place, including enhanced cleaning, hand sanitising stations and pre-booking.

Tantallon Castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family. Ascend Tantallon’s towers for spectacular views of the Bass Rock and to watch gannets plunge into the North Sea. Then descend into the depths of a particularly grim pit prison. The castle was home to the powerful Red Douglas dynasty, which often clashed with the Crown. It was besieged by both James IV and James V but was ultimately destroyed by Oliver Cromwell’s troops in a siege of 1651. Many artefacts are displayed to help tell its dramatic stories.

Dirleton Castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. A romantic castle often in the forefront of Scottish history since it was built in the 12th century. The renowned gardens include an Arts and Crafts herbaceous border and Victorian garden. The herbaceous border has been authenticated by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest.