A Guide To Holidaying At Longniddry

Close to Edinburgh, right on the Scottish coast and surrounded by amazing countryside and historic monuments, Longniddry is the ideal place for caravans. If you buy a caravan in the area, you'll be placing yourself and your family in the perfect spot - out in the country, close to the city and next to the sea. What could be more perfect?

The area is home to some wonderful historic attractions including Dirleton Castle, one of Scotland's oldest; and of course Edinburgh Castle, whose position overlooking the city leads to some unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside.

Lennoxlove House offers marvellous tours from Easter to October. Buy a caravan in Longniddry and you will also be close to the combined attraction of Preston Mill and its "Phatansie Doocot" - a working mill with a water wheel and grain milling equipment.

Owning caravans in the puts you near to the Newhailes estate, which offers a selection of tours and walks. The huge house sits in acres of designed landscape, packed with interesting and unusual features. There's woodland access and plenty of wild walking on the estate too.

Walkers will love the area around East Lothian. There's plenty of beach walking to be done, right from Longniddry itself, which boasts several beaches and coves. If watersports are more to your liking than coast path walking' buy a caravan in the area and you'll be right next to some of Scotland's premier surfing beaches. Catch a few waves and wander back up to your caravans to fire up the grill and cook out in the evening air.

Wildlife lovers will find things to enthral at every stage of the year. March hares roam the thickets in early spring; and as summer comes all the flowers come out to play. Yellowcraig Dunes is overrun by stunning butterfly species and the rock pools come alive. Take the kids down to North Berwick or Longniddry for a fascinating afternoon exploring the flora and fauna that live in the tidal reach.

When you buy a caravan in the East Lothian area you'll also be getting close to the industrial history of the country. Visit the Museum of Flight to pay homage to Concorde at the Concorde Experience - and to explore the protected WWII airfield in all its glory.

The Prestongrange Museum has plenty of fascinating old machines to look at. The Museum tells the story of the local industries and the people who worked in them.

Last but not least, of course - the Glenkinchie Distillery. Enjoy a wee dram of the famous Edinburgh Malt after a hard day's sightseeing. Owners of caravans need a break too - even when they are already on holiday!

Longniddry blends town and country so well you will need multiple visits just to find your feet! Buy a caravan in the area and you'll be able to visit as much as you like.