Heading just 50 minutes east from the capital, you'll eventually come to one of the most picturesque little towns found on the coast.
Surrounded by wild coastal scenery and offering wonderful views of the North Sea, Dunbar is a popular spot for tourists and day trippers looking to enjoy a wee break away from the city.
And the moment you catch one of those wonderful sea breezes on a warm day, it's easy to see why, and with some stunning beaches waiting to be discovered (and explored) there is plenty of ways to while away an afternoon (or two).
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Not only is home to the Instagram-worthy 'Bridge to Nowhere' – a lone bridge that ends up surrounded by water when the tide comes in – and sights like the DunBear, the harbour and the castle, but also one of the country's top beer attractions.
Scotland’s oldest working brewery Belhaven is based close to the town and its Visitor Experience regularly wins awards for its excellent offering.
The attraction, which opened its doors in 2021, sees the brewery team bring the story of their historic ‘home of Scottish brewing’ to life in an engaging and entertaining way.
Tickets for the experience are priced at £15 per person and tours run for around an hour and a half to two hours, with two times on offer during the week (10.15 am and 2.30 pm) and one a Saturday (10.15 am).
As you make your way around the working brewery, which dates back to 1719 and is widely considered to be Scotland's oldest, you'll learn all about the fascinating brewing process and how their award-winning beers are made.
Even better, you'll also get to try out some of the beers in Belhaven's own onsite pub, The Monks Retreat.
Though children are welcome they must be accompanied by an adult and obviously won't be allowed to take part in the tasting sessions.
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