Top 6 ways to spend St Valentines Day

Afternoon Tea at the Westgate Gallery Enjoy a browse around the Gallery,  a wonderful selection of artwork, interesting and unusual gifts and  lovely items for the home. Then, treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea in the Westgate cafe. The cakes on offer are very hard to resist! http://www.westgategallery.co.uk A beach walk and spa Start…

Top 6 film and TV locations in and around North Berwick

North Berwick and the surrounding area is not only popular with tourists, but with filmmakers too. Revisit these old favourites and see if you can spot some familiar scenery. The Railway Man: Starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, The Railway Man is a true story following the life of World War 2 Prisoner of War, Eric…

Top 6 ways to spend an afternoon

Now that the Summer months are over and we’re heading towards Winter, it can be easy to think there’s less to do in North Berwick. Take a look at our ideas below and you’ll see this couldn’t be further from the truth. Afternoon Tea at the Nether Abbey: Spend a lovely, relaxing afternoon enjoying the Nether…

Top 6 places to buy sweet treats

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to one (or all!) of these local favourites. Alanda’s Gelateria: Having not only won the award for best ice-cream, but also the ‘Overall Dairy Produce’ award at the 2017 Royal Highland Show, Alanda’s Gelateria has managed to beat some of the biggest names in Scottish ice-cream. You’ll easily see…

Top 6 walks in, or starting from, North Berwick

Tired of always taking the same old route? Check out our ideas below for a variety of interesting and scenic walks. North Berwick Law: For beautiful views of East Lothian and the Firth of Forth, and a chance to see the Exmoor ponies, take a walk up North Berwick Law. North Berwick West Bay to Gullane…

Top 6 places to prepare for outdoor activities

Summer is finally here, meaning there will hopefully be plenty of opportunities to spend some time outside. Make sure you’re fully prepared with a visit to one of these fantastic places. Great Escape: Having opened in 2005, Great Escape has become a firm favourite with many locals and stocks a range of products to kit you out…

Top 6 places to buy wedding gifts

If you’re struggling for inspiration for a wedding gift, look no further than our ideas below. Scottish Seabird Centre: Throughout the Spring, Summer and early Autumn, the Scottish Seabird Centre runs numerous boat trips, giving people the chance to take a closer look at the amazing wildlife on the different islands. Why not treat the bride…

Top 6 places to buy local produce

Treat yourself to something new whilst supporting some of the town’s hard-working local producers. Lockett Bros: Having opened in 2004, Lockett Bros stock a wide range of wine, beer and spirits, including NB Gin. This famous gin has been served at the Brit Awards no less and is sold all over the world. However, with…

Top 6 activities for the Easter holidays

If you’re a bit stuck for what to do with the kids over the next two weeks, read on for some inspiring suggestions. A class at Fingers & Thumbs: This art and crafts centre is running a range of activities for children over the Easter holidays, including a ‘What’s in your Unicorn?’ ceramic painting workshop and…

Top 6 ways to freshen up your home

Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time for a change. Freshen up your home by paying a visit to one of these local businesses for inspiration. Rock & Bird: A fantastic shop stocking a range of different art supplies, stationary, wools, threads and toys, Rock & Bird is the place to go if you’re feeling creative….

Top 6 ways to treat yourself

Everyone deserves to treat themselves from time to time, so why not make that time now? Choose one (or more!) of the following options to brighten up your day. Fidra Fine Art: Treat yourself to a new painting from Fidra Fine Art, located on Dirleton Avenue. Specialising in traditional and contemporary Scottish art, they stock work…

Top 6 places serving vegetarian options

We know that finding somewhere serving a good selection of vegetarian dishes can be tricky at times so we’ve made your life a bit easier when eating out in North Berwick. Steampunk Coffee Roasters: One of the newer additions to North Berwick’s café scene, Steampunk  has become a firm favourite with many locals. They offer a seasonal…