Whatever the time or season you'll find everything for all the family, all interests and all ages... A few minutes walk takes you to the picturesque harbour and to the award winning Scottish Sea Bird Centre, to name but two of the sights of the historic town, as well as to a stunning range of local amenities. Only minutes further a field on foot are found the sweeping East Sands, putting greens, tennis courts and all of the other excellent facilities for which North Berwick is renowned. AMENITIES Shopping You'll find everything you need within a few minutes walk of Vale End - including essentials, staple and specialist supplies. Eating out You will not have to go far at all to sample any of the many excellent local restaurants, cafes, hotels and pubs for snacks, lunches, and evening meals. ACTIVITIES Beach combing, paddling and sand castles: take off your shoes and enjoy the lovely sandy beaches right on the doorstep at Vale End, and also a few minutes away at the East Sands - safe, accessible, invigorating. Walking: walk along the coast for miles in either direction, ascend Berwick Law, or enjoy peaceful country strolls. Cycling: hire locally for excursions into the beautiful and unspoilt surrounding countryside. SPORTS Golf: the world famous North Berwick West and Glen courses are only minutes away. The three championship courses at Gullane a few miles away; Archerfield, Muirfield, Luffness, Kilspindie, Craigielaw, the list goes on. And for the less serious, wonderful putting greens are on the doorstep. Tennis: courts and facilities are only minutes from the town centre Swimming: take a dip in the sea, or at the excellent North Berwick swimming pool Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking: for enthusiasts and the uninitiated alike, superb facilities and opportunities for getting wet and wind blown in and around the busy working harbour, the beaches, North Berwick Bay and beyond. LOCAL EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many to highlight: North Berwick Museum. Museum of Flight at East Fortune, 4 miles with regular flying exhibitions and the famous Concorde. Myreton Motor Museum at Luffness, near Aberlady, only a few miles of the town. The Scottish Seabird Centre, a unique visitor attraction just a short walk from Vale End. North Berwick Highland Games. Castle hunting - Tantallon and Dirleton Castles are close by. Visit Aberlady and Gullane. TRAVEL Road: 45 minutes by road to/from the centre of Edinburgh, or leisurely drives east and west on the East Lothian Coastal Trail, or inland into the wonderful East Lothian countryside and beyond. Air: Edinburgh's International Airport is readily accessible in about 45 minutes by road, via the fast dual carriageway City by-pass and A1 route, with a short single carriageway run to/from North Berwick itself; or transfer via bus and rail links from Edinburgh City Centre. Public services: the train station is only 10 minutes walk away with a frequent service to/from Edinburgh and a journey time of just over half an hour. The bus service runs frequently to/from the town centre to Edinburgh and other local destinations.