Stuart And Susan’s guidebook to North Berwick
Our Favourite Eateries
There are a wide range of cafes, bars to suit all tastes and budgets.
Cake Cafe on the High Street Great breakfast, brunch and lunch. Bagels and homemade soups.
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Cake Cafe
87 High StCake Cafe on the High Street Great breakfast, brunch and lunch. Bagels and homemade soups.
Zitto Italian Winebar & Trattoria
10 Quality StGreat Pizza and extensive wine selection
The Herringbone
2 S Trinity RdCocktails and beers with great food
The Ship Inn, Quality Street. Great for pub lunches and evening meals. Quality fresh standard menu. Good value. Great Staff.
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The Ship Inn
7-9 Quality StThe Ship Inn, Quality Street. Great for pub lunches and evening meals. Quality fresh standard menu. Good value. Great Staff.
Local Seafood and more. Beside harbour, great location.
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The Rocketeer Restaurant
26 Victoria RdLocal Seafood and more. Beside harbour, great location.
Cool Viby cafe, they roast their own coffee and host a Vinyl Album shop.
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Steampunk Coffee
49A Kirk PrtsCool Viby cafe, they roast their own coffee and host a Vinyl Album shop.
City/town information
North Berwick is a very pleasant seaside town in East Lothian, boasting great beaches and coastal scenery, and the Scottish Seabird Centre.
It's home to an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and bars, not to mention world-renowned golf courses. Just a 30-minute train journey from Edinburgh, North Berwick offers striking views out to the Firth of Forth and the Bass Rock, the world’s largest northern gannet colony. Indeed the bird takes its Latin name, Sula Bassana, from the island.
It is also home to the 5-star Scottish Seabird Centre, and nearby attractions include the mighty Tantallon Castle to the east and Dirleton Castle to the west. Also, thanks to North Berwick in Bloom, the town has won multiple awards for its gardens, floral displays and wildflower gardens.
As a seaside town, North Berwick boasts classic fish and chip shops and ice cream parlours, as well as quirky tearooms, trendy coffee shops and an array of creative, boutique and independent shopping experiences. There’s plenty to keep you entertained, with boat trips around the local islands, putting greens, playgrounds, tennis courts and other sporting activities. Why not take a swing at a golf club, such as North Berwick, Glen, or the nearby Muirfield?
A jam-packed events programme provides year-round entertainment with highlights including the North Berwick Highland Games, Fringe by the Sea and Puffin Fest, which celebrates the return of the puffins to the local islands.
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North Berwick
North Berwick is a very pleasant seaside town in East Lothian, boasting great beaches and coastal scenery, and the Scottish Seabird Centre.
It's home to an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and bars, not to mention world-renowned golf courses. Just a 30-minute train journey from Edinburgh, North Berwick offers striking views out to the Firth of Forth and the Bass Rock, the world’s largest northern gannet colony. Indeed the bird takes its Latin name, Sula Bassana, from the island.
It is also home to the 5-star Scottish Seabird Centre, and nearby attractions include the mighty Tantallon Castle to the east and Dirleton Castle to the west. Also, thanks to North Berwick in Bloom, the town has won multiple awards for its gardens, floral displays and wildflower gardens.
As a seaside town, North Berwick boasts classic fish and chip shops and ice cream parlours, as well as quirky tearooms, trendy coffee shops and an array of creative, boutique and independent shopping experiences. There’s plenty to keep you entertained, with boat trips around the local islands, putting greens, playgrounds, tennis courts and other sporting activities. Why not take a swing at a golf club, such as North Berwick, Glen, or the nearby Muirfield?
A jam-packed events programme provides year-round entertainment with highlights including the North Berwick Highland Games, Fringe by the Sea and Puffin Fest, which celebrates the return of the puffins to the local islands.
Sightseeing
World Famous Seabird Centre on the Harbour. Terraced cafe with great views to the Bass Rock.
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Scottish Seabird Centre
Harbour TerraceWorld Famous Seabird Centre on the Harbour. Terraced cafe with great views to the Bass Rock.
You can take a boat ride out to the rock from the Seabird centre. Also you can visit the other islands; Fidra and Craigleith.
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Bass Rock
You can take a boat ride out to the rock from the Seabird centre. Also you can visit the other islands; Fidra and Craigleith.
John Muir Way
John Muir WayFollow the John Muir Way.
Take a lovely 1-hour coastal walk from the apartment heading east to the dramatic Tantallon Castle. Bus service 120 also drops you there and takes 18 minutes.
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Tantallon Castle
Take a lovely 1-hour coastal walk from the apartment heading east to the dramatic Tantallon Castle. Bus service 120 also drops you there and takes 18 minutes.
Take a trip to the islands. Bass Rock, Isle of May, Fidra and Cragleith. Trips can be booked at booking office at the harbour
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Sula Boat Trips
Take a trip to the islands. Bass Rock, Isle of May, Fidra and Cragleith. Trips can be booked at booking office at the harbour
Stunning riverside setting. Take the 120 bus to East Linton and walk along a quite road that follows the river Tyne for 35 minutes.
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Hailes Castle
Stunning riverside setting. Take the 120 bus to East Linton and walk along a quite road that follows the river Tyne for 35 minutes.
Take the 124 or X5 bus to Dirleton. Whilst you are there have lunch at the Castle Inn.
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Dirleton Castle & Gardens
Take the 124 or X5 bus to Dirleton. Whilst you are there have lunch at the Castle Inn.
Take a walk up the Law for spectacular views across the countryside. walk-up Law Road past the school (on the right) and follow signs for the Law Car Park where the path starts. Look out for the wild Ponies.
The Law
Take a walk up the Law for spectacular views across the countryside. walk-up Law Road past the school (on the right) and follow signs for the Law Car Park where the path starts. Look out for the wild Ponies.
Kirk Ports
Kirk Ports17th Century ruin and Commonwealth Graveyard at the foot of Law Road
Sport
Numerous World Class Golf Courses. There are 22 golf courses in the East Lothian including North Berwick, Dunbar, The Glen, Gullane, Muirfield, Archerfield, The Renaissance Club to name a few.
Learn surfing, take out a Kayak, Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board, go Fishing, go for a cycle or swim. Its all here!
North Berwick Golf Club
Beach RoadGlen Golf Club
Tantallon Roadsuperb views on this course
Gullane Golf Club
6 W Links RdLinks course
Muirfield
Duncur RoadHost of the Open
Book a court at NB Tennis Club
this can be done on line, search for North Berwick Tennis Club
North Berwick Tennis Club
Book a court at NB Tennis Club
this can be done on line, search for North Berwick Tennis Club
Fishing guide and instruction can be arranged.
World famous salmon rivers, sea fishing, wild trout lochs and rivers are all accessible in the area. Ask Stuart for more information.
Alba Game Fishing Ltd
18 Blackadder CrescentFishing guide and instruction can be arranged.
World famous salmon rivers, sea fishing, wild trout lochs and rivers are all accessible in the area. Ask Stuart for more information.
Walk up Law Road and you will have access to the Sports Centre. There is a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. You can hire squash and badminton courts or use the gym.
North Berwick Sports Centre
Grange RoadWalk up Law Road and you will have access to the Sports Centre. There is a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. You can hire squash and badminton courts or use the gym.
Law Cycles
2 Law RdHire bikes. the shop is just off the high street at the foot of Law Road.
OceanVertical
25 Duke StLearn Paddle Boarding and loads more with Ocean Vertical
Learn Surfing with Coast to Coast in Dunbar. they are located in Belhaven Bay near Dunbar which is 20 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus Service 120.
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Coast to Coast Surf School
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Shops
Located on the High Street. Lovely Take Away dishes freshly made. Also some typical deli staples
JP's Deli and Cafe
96 High StLocated on the High Street. Lovely Take Away dishes freshly made. Also some typical deli staples
The closest convenience store to the apartment is located on the High Street. Locally run, small supermarket, the staff here are superb and always really helpful.
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Nisa Local
18-26 High StThe closest convenience store to the apartment is located on the High Street. Locally run, small supermarket, the staff here are superb and always really helpful.
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Walking will take you far
You can walk anywhere to get to the beaches, High Street and train station. The Train station has a dedicated line into Edinburgh. There are also local bus services if you wish to visit local villages and sightseeing areas. Search for "East Lothian Buses" and "EVE Coaches".
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Car Parking
There is a free car park next to the apartment but this can be busy during the day on peak holiday season and weekends.
There are car parks around the town and street parking is also available. Take note of any parking restrictions that are usually posted on lamposts. For instance parking in the high street is limited to 90minute stays.