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Map of East Scotland showing
location near Edinburgh
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Map of Edinburgh showing
location of St Germains B&B
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Map of Longniddry
close to St Germains B&B
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The village of Longniddry is very close to the A1, which runs
roughly east to west at this point.
St. Germains House lies about 1 mile to the west of Longniddry,
south of the main Edinburgh-London railway line.
If you would like more detailed local directions with landmarks,
please let us know and we'll e-mail or post you a copy.
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Map of St Germains B&B
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What to do in East Lothian, Edinburgh and Surrounding
Area:
There's something for everyone in and around East Lothian & Edinburgh.
The links below will give you some ideas of places to explore, things
to see and activities to enjoy. The list is not exhaustive, so enjoy
exploring on your own.
Edinburgh Festivals:
Edinburgh International Festival at
http://www.eif.co.uk
Edinburgh Fringe Festival at
http://www.edfringe.com
On-line site for all Edinburgh Festivals at
http://www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Genealogy - Scottish Ancestors:
St Germains is within easy travelling of New Register House where
you can search their archives to find information on your Scottish
Ancestors. Most of our rooms offer sufficient space for you to lay
out your projects and for a small charge, you are welcome to use our
broadband internet access as well. This has USB ports that will take
any compatible external storage device you may have, or you can burn
your findings onto CD.
New Register House, Edinburgh at
http://
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/abotgros/new-register-house.html
Official Government Source for Scottish Genealogy and Census Info at
www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk
Golf:
We are close to 19 Golf Courses, including Muirfield.
For these and a good general guide to activities in the area see
http://www.golfeastlothian.com
Outdoors Activities:
Go-Karting:
http://www.raceland.co.uk
Archery:
http://www.scottisharcherycentre.co.uk
Quad Biking:
http://www.mavishallpark.co.uk
Off-Road Driving:
http://www.mavishallpark.co.uk
http://www.scotland-info.co.uk/ballencrieff.htm
Clay Pigeon Shooting:
http://www.mavishallpark.co.uk
Microlite flying:
http://www.scotland-info.co.uk/ballencrieff.htm
Boat Trips to Bird Sanctuaries and other Islands in the
Forth
from North Berwick, Dunbar and South Queensferry:
http://www.totaltravel.co.uk/travel/scotland/lothian/directory/boating
Sailing, Wind Surfing, Water Skiing, SCUBA Diving &
Swimming Pools:
http://www.scottishsport.co.uk/othersports/watersports.htm
Sea and Fresh Water Angling:
http://www.elaa.co.uk
Horse Riding and Pony Trekking from a wide choice of stables:
http://www.ufindus.com/google_id_direct.php?cat_id=404&search=horse%20riding
Horse Racing at Musselburgh:
http://www.scottishracing.co.uk/musselburgh.html
Badminton, Squash and Fitness Centres:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,422,00.html
Skiing on Edinburgh's huge artificial ski slopes:
http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurefirst1265.html
Nature Trails, Beautiful Beaches, picturesque Fishing
Harbours and Nature Reserve.
Museums, Churches, Historic Buildings and Gardens
Historic Churches such as the famous Rosslyn Chapel, Whitekirk,
Seton Collegiate and St. Mary's, but many others:
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,762,00.html
http://www.rosslynchapel.org.uk
Ruined castles to explore, such as Hailes, Tantallon and
Dirleton:
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,762,00.html
Formal Gardens and Country parks:
http://www.treasuresofbritain.org/gardensNE.htm
Museums, such as Preston Grange, Preston Mill,
Museum of Flight with its Concorde and Myreton Motor Museum:
http://www.scottishmuseums.org.uk/museums/by_area/edinburgh_and_lothians/EastLothianindex.asp
Local Archaeology:
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,3617,00.html
Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace — the Queen's
residence when in Edinburgh:
http://www.edinburghcastle.biz
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page559.asp
Royal Yacht, Britannia:
http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
Bo'ness & Kinneil Steam Railway:
http://www.srps.org.uk/railway
Shopping and Factory Outlets
Edinburgh Crystal Factory near Penicuik:
http://www.edinburgh-crystal.co.uk
Antique Shops, Auction Rooms, Lane Sales & Sunday
Markets.
Shopping in East Lothian's capital, Haddington,
at Fort Kinnaird Retail Park or in Edinburgh itself.
Geoffrey (Tailor) Weaving (See how tartan is made):
http://www.tartanweavingmill.co.uk
Places to Visit
Deep Sea World:
http://www.deepseaworld.com
Butterfly World:
http://www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk
Dynamic Earth:
http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk
Eating Out:
Some very fine restaurants, pubs and cafes:
http://www.thefoodplace.co.uk/uk/East+Lothian
http://www.locallife.co.uk/eastlothian/eatingout.asp
Transport & Tours
Bus and Train Services to Edinburgh and
surrounding areas.
Bus Tours of Edinburgh and to the Highlands:
http://www.scotlinetours.co.uk
http://www.edinburghtour.com
Helicopter flights from a few minutes to full charters:
http://www.lothianhelicopters.co.uk
Other:
We are next-door to a fully-equipped recording studio:
http://www.oceanviewrecordingstudio.co.uk
For things to see and do in the Edinburgh area itself,
try...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186525-Activities-oa20-Edinburgh_Scotland.html
St. Germains B&B
2, St. Germains House
Longniddry
nr Edinburgh
East Lothian
EH32 0PQ
Tel: +44(0)1875 853034
E-Mail: Peter@st-germains.co.uk
Web site address: http://www.st-germains.co.uk
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