The Top 7 Natural Monuments in East Lothian
East Lothian’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in East Lothian. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in East Lothian. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Traprain Law
Highlight • Natural Monument
Quiet, pretty country lane for a cycle
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Bass Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
The biggest gannet colony in the world is on Bass rock. It turns white in summer because the birds congregate here.
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Woodhall Dean Nature Reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Stunning short walk to the bridge. Longer walk takes in a loop from the bridge.
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/woodhall-dean
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/woodhall-dean
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View of The Leithies, Yellow Man, and Bass Rock
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
This scenic walk along the stunning clifftops just east of North Berwick offers breathtaking views of unique rock formations, including The Leithies and Yellow Man. On clear days, you can …
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Hopetoun Monument
Highlight • Monument
The Hopetoun Monument is a monument in the Garleton Hills, near Camptoun, East Lothian, Scotland. It is 95 feet (29 m) tall and is situated on Byres Hill near Haddington.
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Meikle Says Law Summit
Highlight • Summit
Meike says Law is the highest point in East Lothian just down from the summit is the border with Berwickshire at 532m this is the highest point in Berwickshire.
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View of White Castle Hill Fort
Highlight • Natural Monument
Good, quiet road with many ups and downs through beautiful heather fields ending up with great view over to white castle: iron age hill fort
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