Steven Brown

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

Only a matter of weeks ago, East Lothian Countryside Rangers said that temporary poles and a rope fence had been set up on a popular footpath west of Prestonpans. The rangers said that, due to safety concerns, they were hoping to "guide people away from the edge" at Morrison's Haven as the path was "monitored by staff".

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

The event, which was first held last year, is put together by North Berwick Community Council and supported by numerous community groups. About 2,000 people are anticipated in the Lodge Grounds on Sunday, between 1pm and 5pm, and all are encouraged to take along their own picnic, tables and chairs.

4 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

Star of the East Flute Band formed in 1925 and, on Saturday, hundreds of people lined the streets to celebrate the milestone anniversary. The feeder parade got under way at 2pm on Kirk Street, going along High Street and ending near Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, where it joined the main parade.

4 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

Prestonpans Bloomers is seeking volunteers to help out for several hours a week with planting, watering, weeding and looking after the town’s plants. Currently, the group is responsible for the upkeep of flowers at the war memorial on High Street at Civic Square, with the square picking up a number of awards in the last year.

5 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

The County Hotel on High Street has lain empty since September 2018, but in the last few months there have been substantial developments with its potential re-opening. Heineken UK previously confirmed that it was looking to invest money in a number of pubs up and down the country; two years ago, plans were drawn up for a refurbishment of the property.