35 h. ago The gorgeous East Lothian bakery that's opening in time for autumn

There’s going to be a delicious smell wafting down the main street soon

Politics

59 h. ago East Lothian fire: Man, 50, arrested after farm fire near Dirleton

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

61 h. ago East Lothian fire: A198 road closed as man, 50, arrested after farm set alight

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

3 d. ago From the Archives: Ken Walton on the first ever Lammermuir Festival

Over the last 15 years the Lammermuir Festival has become one of the highlights of Scotland’s classical music calendar, and the 2025 edition is about to take place in venues all around East Lothian. Back in September 2010, however, it was still just an idea. Scotsman classical music critic Ken Walton spoke to co-artistic directors James Waters and Hugh Macdonald about their plans for the inaugural event

Politics

4 d. ago David Sheerin appointed as headteacher of St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston

Mr Sheerin joins West Lothian Council from East Dunbartonshire, where he served as principal teacher then deputy head at St Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch for a number of years.

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4 d. ago Strong signals and stronger futures: GoFire and theSpace launch new youth fund in Dunbar

Independent Scottish broadband provider GoFibre has teamed up with community organisation theSpace Scotland CIC to launch a new youth-focused initiative in East Lothian.

Events

5 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Ulrich Loening, pioneering molecular biologist who led Centre for Human Ecology

Dr Ulrich Eduard Loening BA DPhil, biochemist and human ecologist. Born: 18 June 1931 in Berlin. Died: 10 July 2025 in East Lothian, age 94

Politics

6 d. ago Wealthy Scots solicitor's dying wish finally granted after 85

A total of £1.6M is now set to be used by East Lothian Council to build six new affordable homes as part of a new development.

Events

9 d. ago Raging driver screams 'move' at motorist during heated 'stand off'

A dashcam captured the incident in Musselburgh, East Lothian.

Transport

1 week ago Urgent appeal to trace missing East Lothian teen who vanished 'meeting friend'

Concern grows for 15-year-old who vanished after leaving home to meet a friend

Events

1 week ago Firefighters remain at Scots field inferno 16 hours later as smoke seen for miles

Firefighters were called to the scene in East Lothian on Saturday at around 6.50pm, with crews continuing to tackle the flames well into Sunday afternoon.

Events

1 week ago Scottish businessman fined for terrorising 'screeching' grey seal pups with stick at North Berwick harbour

The businessman has been fined for the incident at an East Lothian harbour involving two grey seal pups.

Events

2 w. ago Closure of 'beloved' branch of major UK discount retailer confirmed as locals 'heartbroken'

The popular bargain retailer will be closing its Musselburgh store in East Lothian, Scotland, within the next few months - with bosses confirming it will close its doors on January 9, 2026

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian locals in poor areas 'more likely to experience loneliness'

A region wide survey conducted in the wake of the Covid pandemic saw the county trail behind Edinburgh and East Lothian in physical and emotional health issues.

Politics

2 w. ago B&M to close popular Musselburgh branch in further blow to high street

B&M, founded in 1978 in Merseyside, operates 741 stores in the UK - but one of these, which is in Musselburgh, East Lothian, is set to close for good in what has been described as a "shocking" move

Politics

3 w. ago Mum feels 'abandoned' and 'forgotten' in horrible East Lothian home

Shannon Stewart was placed in temporary accommodation in Ormiston, East Lothian, before claiming she was 'forced' into an unfit home in Macerry in November 2024.

Politics

4 w. ago Inside the rugged and romantic East Lothian holiday retreat, with its own private beach

This is the perfect spot for a re-charging break

Politics