Giant bear sculpture to celebrate John Muir erected in East Lothian

The legacy of one of East Lothian’s most famous sons, John Muir, has been immortalised through a five-metre high steel bear sculpted by renowned Scottish artist, Andy Scott, the man behind the ‘Kelpies’ and other well-loved sculptures.

This remarkable sculpture, fixed to a base erected on a mound planted with wild flowers, was unveiled yesterday. It will be illuminated by lighting using renewable energy. The bear is located off the A1 in close proximity to the Spott Roundabout at Dunbar. Continue reading Giant bear sculpture to celebrate John Muir erected in East Lothian

Scotland’s Golf Coast’s answer to the changing face of golf: 9L9

Golf enthusiasts are in for a treat this Winter, with a change to the way we play golf in East Lothian. Haddington Golf Club, a long established parkland course in East Lothian, is attempting to adapt to the changing face of golf. Continue reading Scotland’s Golf Coast’s answer to the changing face of golf: 9L9

Work starts on first affordable homes to be built without Government subsidy

Work has started on fifty affordable rented homes in Dunbar that will be built without any Government subsidy, in a move welcomed by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP. Continue reading Work starts on first affordable homes to be built without Government subsidy

Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light

The legacy of one of East Lothian’s most famous sons is to be immortalised through a five-metre high steel bear sculpted by renowned Scottish artist, Andy Scott, the man behind the Kelpies and other well-loved sculptures.  Continue reading Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light