Activities
Golf
Fenton Tower is an ideal location for your Scottish golfing holiday, whether you are a player or a spectator. There are over 100 courses within 20-30 miles of Fenton Tower and 15 within 10 miles, including Gullane, North Berwick and Muirfield. St Andrews is only 22 miles away “as the crow flies” and Fenton Tower has its own helicopter landing pad enabling the keen golfer to travel in speed and comfort to play courses further afield.
Horse Riding
Horse riding can be arranged from nearby stables, and East Lothian offers some of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland and rolling countryside to explore.
For those not wishing to ride the horse themselves however, Musselburgh racecourse is only around 15 minutes away with regular race meets throughout the year.
Other
Walking – both hill walking and the many excellent beaches of East Lothian
Bird watching, particularly at the Bass Rock
Boat and fishing trips from North Berwick
Local historic monuments include nearby Dirleton Castle, Haddington Priory, Tantallon Castle, Hailes Castle and Local Gardens
Cycling (bikes can be hired locally)
Edinburgh
The city of Edinburgh, with its beautiful architecture and famous castle is only around half an hour away, and offers many tourist attractions including excellent shopping, art galleries, museums and theatres. In particular the castle and Holyrood Palace are well worth a visit. The city has a buzzing nightlife with many and varied bars and restaurants.
In addition to this, the city truly comes alive during August each year when performers and artists from all over the world descend on the city for the Edinburgh International Festival & Edinburgh Festival Fringe.