Outland, Culture & Film Itinerary

East Lothian Newcastle Upon Tyne (127km) Aberdeen (142km) Inverness (196km) Glasgow (94km) Edinburgh (28km) London (520km) History and Heritage Food and Drink Experiences Outdoor and Active Nature and Wildlife Outlander, Culture and Film Unique Experiences Touring Itinerary (1-3 days) Itinerary Builder (1-5 day options) More to explore Following other favourite TV programmes in the region can include the grandeur of Gosford House , as seen in Castles in the Sky , Tommy’s Honour and The Awakening , to Fenton Tower , playing the role of Archie’s Castle in children’s hit Balamory , to Yellowcraig Beach , the backdrop to BBC’s Case Histories. The Railway Man with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, was filmed at Gilmerton House , in North Berwick and also in Cockenzie . More filming links - East Lothian on Screen TRAVEL TRADE Love East Lothian Local heroes in history Exploring famous Scots, East Lothian has had its own heroes who have contributed to the world, starting with John Muir , the famous naturalist, born in Dunbar who became a pioneer of the whole National Parks movement in the US. Visit John Muir’s Birthplace Museum and walk on the John Muir Way . John Knox , the radical church reformer was born in Haddington. See his statue in the town centre. Also from Haddington, Jane Welsh Carlyle was a notable writer and intellect in the 1800s and William Gillies was one of the 20th century’s celebrated artists painting mostly East Lothian, Fife and the borders. Sir Walter Scott , Scotland’s literary hero featured Tantallon Castle in his famous poem Marmion making the castle a great link with other visits round Scotland. All perfect content for thematic programmes including art, religion, literature and famous Scots. Visit John Gray Centre , Haddington to explore more local history links. visiteastlothian.org visit@eastlothian.gov.uk www.visiteastlothian.org For further information contact: More itineraries to download: