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All the United Kingdom Scotland East Lothian

The Atlas Obscura Guide To East Lothian

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in East Lothian, Scotland

Updated February 3, 2022

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East Lothian, Scotland

Yester Castle

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."
Bass Rock Gannet Colony.

East Lothian, Scotland

Bass Rock

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.
Fa’side Castle

East Lothian, Scotland

Fa'side Castle

A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.
R34 Memorial

East Lothian, Scotland

R34 Memorial

The departure point for the first return flight across the Atlantic.
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Square holes.

Haddington, Scotland

St Martin’s Kirk

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.
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East Linton, Scotland

Phantassie Doocot

A curious structure built just for the birds.
5 miles from East Lothian
Ruins of the priests’ living quarters.

Seton Mains, Scotland

Seton Collegiate Church

The ruins of a 15th-century church once home to priests who prayed for a single family's salvation.
6 miles from East Lothian
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