Birdwatching in East Lothian

East Lothian's coast east of Edinburgh strings together bays, dunes and the seabird island of Bass Rock, giving the capital a wader and seaduck coastline within an hour's drive.

coastal reserves in East Lothian

Map of reserves in East Lothian

25 kmAberlady BayAberlady Bay (East Lothian Council)
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Standout reserves

Aberlady Bay

Aberlady, East Lothian · East Lothian Council

coastalFree entry

Towns with reserves

All reserves in East Lothian

Aberlady Bay

Aberlady, East Lothian · East Lothian Council

coastalFree entry

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