The Birks Guide Book

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The Birks Guide Book

Breakfast at The Birks

Tea: Breakfast, Earl Grey, Mint, Hot water & Lemon Coffee: Freshly Ground Lavazza Fresh Orange Juice *Granola (contains nuts) Greek Style Yoghurt Fruit Compote Porridge with Double Cream Toast: *White, Wholemeal or a mixture Croissant TO FOLLOW Traditional Scottish Breakfast with all or any combination of the following: Eggs: AGA Fried, Boiled, Poached or Scrambled Dry Cured Back Bacon Pork Sausage Stornoway Black Pudding Potato Scone Roasted Tomato Roasted Mushroom OR Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon on Buttered Toasted Muffin or Wholemeal Toast Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Hollandaise Sauce on Buttered Toasted Muffin or Wholemeal Toast Oat Milk Scotch Pancakes with Dry Cured Streaky Bacon and Maple Syrup Mushrooms and Poached Egg with garlic, cinnamon and chilli on a Toasted Brioche Bun *Gluten free available Wherever possible, our ingredients are locally produced or home-made.
Guests have enjoyed the location, food and ambience of The Waterside, which sits on the banks of the River Tyne in Haddington.
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The Waterside Bistro in Haddington
1-5 Waterside
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Guests have enjoyed the location, food and ambience of The Waterside, which sits on the banks of the River Tyne in Haddington.
Located in the centre of Haddington, guests have enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere of this pub.
The Victoria Inn
9 Court St
Located in the centre of Haddington, guests have enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere of this pub.
Great bakery and cafe in the centre of Haddington with indoor and outdoor seating. Well worth a visit.
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Falko
91 High St
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Great bakery and cafe in the centre of Haddington with indoor and outdoor seating. Well worth a visit.
Lovely cafe, good food, indoor and outdoor seating, located behind the old Court building in Haddington.
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The Loft Café & Bakery
Peffer's Place
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Lovely cafe, good food, indoor and outdoor seating, located behind the old Court building in Haddington.
Great Italian restaurant located in the very pretty village of Gullane. Lovely food, great atmosphere and very friendly service.
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The Main Course
40 Main St
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Great Italian restaurant located in the very pretty village of Gullane. Lovely food, great atmosphere and very friendly service.
Owned by renowned chef Tom Kitchin, worth a visit if only to enjoy the fabulous beer garden at this gastropub in Gullane.
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The Bonnie Badger
Main Street
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Owned by renowned chef Tom Kitchin, worth a visit if only to enjoy the fabulous beer garden at this gastropub in Gullane.
Delightful and traditional high end Italian restaurant located in North Berwick; beautiful food and fabulous service.
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Osteria
71 High St
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Delightful and traditional high end Italian restaurant located in North Berwick; beautiful food and fabulous service.
Haddington's Indian restaurant run by Ali and his staff; great food and service.
Eastern Eye
6 Hardgate
Haddington's Indian restaurant run by Ali and his staff; great food and service.
Only a couple of miles from The Birks, this newly renovated gastropubs is well worth a visit.
The Winton
Only a couple of miles from The Birks, this newly renovated gastropubs is well worth a visit.
Under new management, the Castle Inn is receiving good reviews for its food and ambience.
The Castle Inn
Manse Road
Under new management, the Castle Inn is receiving good reviews for its food and ambience.
Lovely farm shop and restaurant located between Haddington and North Berwick. Well worth a visit.
Fenton Barns Farm Shop & Cafe
Lovely farm shop and restaurant located between Haddington and North Berwick. Well worth a visit.

Sightseeing

Concorde amongst other planes to see and enjoy.
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Nationalt Flymuseum
B1347
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Concorde amongst other planes to see and enjoy.
If you're interested in whisky, this distillery is well worth a visit.
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Glenkinchie Distillery
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If you're interested in whisky, this distillery is well worth a visit.
Well worth a visit. Boat trips can booked from here. Nice cafe.
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Scottish Seabird Centre
Harbour Terrace
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Well worth a visit. Boat trips can booked from here. Nice cafe.

Golf Scene

The Scottish Open will take place at The Renaissance Club, East Lothian. The annual U.S. Kids Golf European Championship takes place in June each year.
One of the foremost golf clubs in the country. Visitors welcome for golf and for dining facilities in the visitors' clubhouse.
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Gullane Golf Club Visitors Clubhouse
West Links Road
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One of the foremost golf clubs in the country. Visitors welcome for golf and for dining facilities in the visitors' clubhouse.
Beautifully located course; visitors welcome.
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North Berwick Golf Club
Beach Road
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Beautifully located course; visitors welcome.
Visitors welcome for golf and/or dining.
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Glen Golf Club
Tantallon Road
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Visitors welcome for golf and/or dining.
A delightfully located links course; visitors welcome.
Kilspindie Golf Club
A delightfully located links course; visitors welcome.
American style course; visitors welcome; good food.
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Craigielaw Golf Club
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American style course; visitors welcome; good food.

Activities

A great place to go for outdoor activities for all ages.
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Foxlake Adventures CIC
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A great place to go for outdoor activities for all ages.
Boat trips from North Berwick Harbour to Bass Rock.
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Sula Boat Trips
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Boat trips from North Berwick Harbour to Bass Rock.

Entertainment

Fringe by the Sea is a fabulous festival held in North Berwick each August. It encompasses: Comedy Shows Music performances by a wide range of artists Family events Wellbeing activities Literature including talks by authors Interviews Wide range of food events
Fringe By The Sea
Fringe by the Sea is a fabulous festival held in North Berwick each August. It encompasses: Comedy Shows Music performances by a wide range of artists Family events Wellbeing activities Literature including talks by authors Interviews Wide range of food events
This hugely popular classical music event takes place in and around Haddington each September.
Lammermuir Festival
11 Poldrate
This hugely popular classical music event takes place in and around Haddington each September.
Musselburgh Racecourse is a short distance away. Various meets are held throughout the year.
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Musselburgh Galopbane
Linkfield Road
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Musselburgh Racecourse is a short distance away. Various meets are held throughout the year.

Råd om byen

Sådan kommer du omkring

Edinburgh - Rail, bus or car to park and ride best.

There are lots of roadworks in Edinburgh currently; therefore, best way to travel is by train from Longniddry station, car then train from Newcraighall station, car and park&ride from Fort Kinnaird; alternatively, bus from local stop or Haddington.
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Haddington and East Lothian

Bus services around the county are limited, so travel by car is essential. Taxis are available but do need to be booked in advance.
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Restaurants - East Lothian

There are several good restaurants and gastropubs in the area. Some do not require reservations; however, if you like the look of a place, it is worth booking in advance.