Tag: East Lothian
Wind farm faces protests over land bid
A bid to force land owners to sell part of their sites to operators of what will be one of the world’s largest offshore windfarms is facing protests from the owners of East Lothian’s...
Fishing – Bass Rock league starts, Docherty wins at Orchill
Torness worker Alan Brown (pictured) from West Barns is the new chairman of the Bass Rock Shore Angling League. The former club secretary steps up after previous chairperson, Craig Ogilvie, stepped down.
The appointment was...
Call for council to intervene as the last bank in Tranent is set to...
Anger over the decision from RBS to close its Tranent branch this summer - seven years after it closed its branch in neighbouring Prestonpans
The Royal Bank of Scotland's announcement that it will close its...
‘Speculative’ developers appeal council rejection
A housing developer accused of making a ‘speculative’ bid to build on land in Tranent set aside for employment use is appealing to Scottish Ministers.
East Lothian councillors rejected proposals for 195 new homes on...
UK’s biggest marine plastic mural gets warm reception
Local MSP urges public to ‘look after our environment’ following unveiling
East Lothian locals flocked to North Berwick harbour to catch a first glimpse of an eight-metre marine mural made from 13,000 pieces of plastic...
EAST LOTHIAN: Private car park set up to tackle ‘drug use’ at beauty spot
Controversial car park at reservoir gets go ahead
A commercial car park set up at a popular beauty spot in order to tackle ‘drug use, drug moving and sexual activity’ has been given permission to remain,...
EAST LOTHIAN: Thousands of hours of care at home needs not met
Shortages in carers have left East Lothian’s most vulnerable residents missing out on thousands of hours of care each week, report reveals.
A new report on the state of elderly care provision across the county...
Update from Brunton Theatre – shows are not cancelled
The Brunton Theatre Trust is working hard to source and set up alternative venues for their programme of events, within Musselburgh and close by.
The venue was hit by devastating news that its performance spaces...
Brunton Theatre closed as ‘crumbling concrete’ found in roof
East Lothian’s main theatre venue remains closed after safety concerns were raised over its roof.
The Brunton Theatre, in Musselburgh, shut down all its performance areas while surveys are carried out to assess the building.East...
Hotel owner urges support from locals this Mother’s Day
One East Lothian hotel urges supporting your local businesses this Mother’s Day
Hannah Renton re-opened The Royal Mackintosh Hotel in Dunbar in 2011 and says that the support of local people this Mother’s Day and...
Musselburgh Racecourse gallops ahead with three industry awards
Musselburgh Racecourse has strengthened its position as Scotland’s leading horse racing venue with three accolades from leading industry and visitor attraction organisations.
The East Lothian course was awarded Gold Standard status by the Racehorse Owners’...
And they’re off – 2023 gets a flying start at Musselburgh
New Year’s day revellers return to Musselburgh Racecourse.
Revellers are being offered the chance to usher in 2023 with a day of quality horse racing and entertainment – as Musselburgh’s New Year’s Day fixture reopens...
Musselburgh on home straight with final two race meetings of 2022
Musselburgh Racecourse will see out 2022 with two Christmas racedays on Mondays 5 and 19 December before preparing for an expected sell-out occasion on New Year’s Day.
The Festive Jumps meeting on Monday is an...
Scottish Tech Army’s local economy platform wins award for East Lothian
Less than a year since social enterprise the Scottish Tech Army began the deployment of its innovative local economy platform SOLE in East Lothian, it is celebrating scooping the Scotland Loves Local Digital Town...
Genesis Scottish Open tickets on sale now
Tickets are now on sale for some of the DP World Tour’s most iconic events during the 2023 season – including the Genesis Scottish Open - with fans encouraged to purchase early following a...
Thousands enjoy fireworks display in Musselburgh
Six thousand people enjoyed a fireworks spectacular at Musselburgh Racecourse’s Guy Fawkes celebration on Saturday.
The free non-profit event – run jointly with the Musselburgh Common Good Fund and the racecourse – was open to...
Police looking for information on hit and run driver
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a van which failed to stop in East Lothian.
The incident happened shortly after 6.50am on Thursday, 29 September...
Merger involves East Lothian’s biggest law firm
Friends Legal completes acquisition of East Lothian’s biggest law firm, Garden Stirling Burnet
Thriving modern law practice Friends Legal has acquired the biggest firm of solicitors and estate agents in East Lothian.
The takeover of Garden...
Hit the road in East Lothian this summer
Forget the over-rated North Coast 500 – Visit East Lothian has reminded day trippers of three routes that start right on Edinburgh's doorstep.
The tourism body initially suggests using a car, although there will...
Call for council candidates to support the Drem to Gullane path
East Lothian campaigners are calling on political parties contesting May’s council elections to include a manifesto pledge to build a cycle and walking path between Drem and Gullane.
The resident led campaign is now in...
Planning application lodged for site set aside for greyhound stadium
A local family business has lodged plans for a solar-powered factory on industrial land which was previously set aside for a greyhound stadium.
John Gilmour Butchers in East Lothian have applied for planning permission to...
Still planning a future for Cockenzie six years on
It is more than six years since the iconic twin chimneys of Cockenzie Power Station was demolished in a dramatic demolition.
But the question of what will rise out of the ashes remains at the...
Gullane Beach – council spending a penny or two on the public toilets
A £300,000 revamp of toilets in Gullane will include new signs urging people to go away.
East Lothian Council is planning to invest in the facilities at Gullane Beach which it says have fallen into...
Musselburgh Racecourse says Cin Cin to new Edinburgh Gin deal
Edinburgh Gin has strengthened its relationship with Musselburgh Racecourse with a three year extension to a six-figure sponsorship deal.
As official gin provider to the East Lothian track, Edinburgh Gin’s portfolio will be available throughout...
Empson hosts Big Fish Match
Well-known East Coast competition angler Chris Empson is organising the East Coast Big Fish match on Sunday, November 21 and it is free to enter.
There is a trophy for the biggest fish and one...
Fireworks display hits new heights in Honest Toun
The Honest Toun’s revamped Guy Fawkes firework display has been declared an outstanding success by many who attended the event at Musselburgh Racecourse.
Five thousand free tickets were issued in a joint project financed by...
Musselburgh jumps back into action with best ever National Hunt programme
Musselburgh Racecourse jumps back into action on Saturday 30 October with its “biggest and best ever” National Hunt programme.
Aside from the opening £100,000 fixture, season highlights include the traditional Betway New Year’s Day meeting...
Fringe hit comedian comes to The Brunton
After his critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show, Thunderjab 3, Midlothian-based, Scottish comedian and writer, Eric Davidson, brings his unique style of humour to The Brunton this Autumn.
Over the last few years, Eric has been...
Brunton launches new season
The Brunton at Musselburgh has launched its October 2021 to January 2022 season, offering a line-up of theatre, music, dance film.
What Moves You? features a solo performance from dance artist Niamh O’Loughlin. An outdoor...
Ducks – great location, website and food but…….
Ducks, built originally in 1638, sits at the heart of a sleepy village of Aberlady near a wildlife reserve on the East Lothian coastline near Edinburgh. It is, according to the website, recognised as...
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