Things to see and do North Berwick

This is the National Aviation Museum in Scotland. It takes place on the former Royal Air Force base in East Fortune. The location is not insignificant, as it was in service for both World Wars and is one of the best preserved in the whole of the United Kingdom. The story of the conquest of the sky is told in the presence of its main witnesses, aircraft of all types and all periods. Several hangars focus on different aspects of the industry with, among others, the famous Spitfire, Meteor, Tornado and Jaguar for the military side; and the Twin Pioneer, Jetstream 31 or Boeing 707 for the civil side. A whole section is also reserved for the famous Concorde, the unfortunate plane of Europe. The museum also explains the mechanisms of flight, construction techniques, the invention of parachutes, and many others. You will also be able to play the role of a jet-setter by discovering the planes in which the stars flew when commercial flights first saw the light of day. Children (and adults alike!) will appreciate the very concrete aspect of the museum, but also its interactive terminals, which invite them to better understand how planes fly, the skills of the pilots, the art of a successful landing... You can even learn how to build an airplane in your house! It's a good opportunity to visit something that is a little different from the heritage of the region and allows you to set foot in a real cockpit.

Popular with children, families and birding enthusiasts in general, the Seabird Centre is a benchmark in Britain for its realistic approach to the world of seabirds. Several webcams provide live views of colonies in their everyday lives on nearby islands, including Bass Rock, which is unique in its kind and populated by some 100,000 Northern Gannets. The very helpful staff and the many children's games make things quite clear and playful. The most passionate will be able to treat themselves to a trip at sea.

Built in the 12th century, the castle of Dirleton was the residence of three noble families for 400 years: the de Vauxes, the Haliburtons and the Ruthvens. The latter plotted here against Mary Stuart and James VI. It was during the Wars of Independence that he entered most deeply into Scottish history. It was largely devastated during Cromwell's Civil War, before the land was bought back in the 1660s to build a manor house. Beautiful Victorian and Arts & Crafts gardens are also laid out here.

This powerful fortress was built facing the sea in the 14th century by the Douglas Dynasty, who repeatedly opposed the crown. James IV and V both besieged and damaged it, as did Oliver Cromwell during his invasion of the country. It was then abandoned to birds and wild flowers. Today, its beautiful red stone ruins are scrolling up the cliffs for splendid views of Bass Rock and a small jump into the site's sulphurous past. It is also a well-known film location for moviegoers.