Scotland at its finest.
You came on holiday to relax. Or you could do activities from golf to
scuba diving, mountain biking,  fishing, horse riding, beach combing,
sightseeing and archery.

From top:
Traquair House,
Edinburgh Castle,
River Tweed near
Dryburgh,
Scottish Loch
Tantallon Castle
Aberlady Bay
and Hollow rock below
(Cove Bay)

Dirleton Castle left and
Hailes Castle above.

River Tweed

Photographers bring your camera, artists your easel, while geologists will be tempted with the exciting rock formations.
Within easy distance of the famous East Lothian Golf Courses and historic Borders Castles and Abbeys there is something for all the family.  John Muir Country Park is only 10 minutes' drive with its protected nature walks.
The harbour town of Dunbar with its leisure pool, John Muir museum and Children's farm will keep the kids entertained from dawn until dusk.  Or visit the renowned Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick for hands on experiences for the kids and also offering year round opportunities to view puffins and gannets at close quarters in their natural habitat.  While divers can get even closer to nature at Eyemouth or St Abbs or by sailing round the Bass Rock on the Sula at North Berwick. The rugged Berwickshire coast is renowned for diving and is one of the top areas in the UK both for shore dives and boat dives with many wrecks - you will find some diving sites in our links section with more information.
Beautiful beaches can be found at Gullane and Yellowcraigs or enjoy a day pass in the local Thurston Manor Health Club catering for the whole family. 
Entertainment is provided locally at Pease Bay Holiday Camp which is only a 2 minute drive or travel to Edinburgh to see critically acclaimed theatre.  August in Edinburgh boasts the world famous Edinburgh International Festival and Military Tattoo or enjoy the many  Festival Fringe shows and Jazz Festival. There is a film festival and book festival running at the same time too. You can take the train from the local rail station at Dunbar so you don't have to worry about parking.

The Scottish Cycle Network gives the opportunity to see the countryside at a more relaxing pace.  Choose a circular route from the cottage or take your bike on the train at Dunbar.  Follow the many sign-posted car trails including the Saltire Trail, Hillfoot Trail and Coastal Trail. Or you could visit possibly Britain's best and most visited Mountain Biking centre at Glentress, near Innerleithen. The Forestry Commission site has some information, although this site - The Hub, a cafe and bike shop at Glentress has great info on all the mountain bike trails and updated information. The Hub has a great map page listing all the mountain bike trails at Glentress. Their is another new mountain bike trail at Traquair Forest nearby that is described as "red hot".

Real car enthusiasts must not miss the Jim Clark Museum and annual car rally at Duns.

Fishing by permit can be had on the Tweed, Whiteadder (there is a River Blackadder here too - just a wee burn though) and various fisheries and Lochs.

Explore the rolling hills of Berwickshire, and the Scottish Borders home to Sir Walter Scott (Abbotsford, near Melrose). A perfect base for Southern Scotland and Northumbria in the North of England with Holy Island, Bamburgh, Alnwick and Alnmouth a short drive.

The ruins of the Scottish Borders abbeys are full of atmosphere and tranquillity. Dryburgh, Melrose, Kelso and Jedburgh all have wonderful abbeys, and all but the first are situated in charming Scottish market towns. Dryburgh is particularly romantic and beautiful set by the river Tweed and is the burial place of both Sir Walter Scott and Earl Haig.

From Smailholm Tower to the majestic turrets of Floors Castle there is history everywhere. The curtain wall of Tantallon Castle in East Lothian sits perched on the cliff tops above the crashing waves of the North Sea. Many of the Castles and Abbeys in the area and indeed Edinburgh Castle are managed by Historic Scotland and a weekly ticket is good value if you intend visiting several.

The many museums in the area include the Museum of Flight with its newly acquired Concorde and many other amazing exhibits. The World of Boats in Eyemouth is fascinating with a collection of nigh on 400 boats. Myreton Motor Museum near Aberlady is worth a visit too and could be combined with a day at the Museum of Flight.

Remember to walk down to nearby Cove Harbour and Bay with its little beach, caves and natural arch. For Cove harbour and bay pictures click here. You will never be short of something to do during your stay at Cove Stables self catering holiday cottages.

Swimming Pool with flumes and waves - Dunbar has a leisure pool that the kids will love - 10 minutes away.