Donald Renton

Donald Renton's grave sits in a quiet corner near Musselburgh, marking the final resting place of a man whose name meant something to folk in these parts. The stone itself is modest - nothing grand, nothing that would stop you in your tracks - but that's rather the point. Local history buffs and those interested in East Lothian's past tend to make the pilgrimage here, usually combining it with a wider walk through the area.

What you'll find is straightforward: a historic burial site that speaks to earlier generations rather than shout about them. There's no visitor centre, no entry fee, no gift shop. You turn up, you find the grave, you pay your respects or simply pause and think about whoever Donald Renton was and why locals still remember him. It takes maybe ten minutes if you're just popping by, longer if you're the type to sit with history a bit.

If you're based at Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site - just under five miles away - this could slot nicely into a morning walk exploring Musselburgh's older corners. East Lothian's full of these quiet historical spots that don't make the postcards but reward those willing to hunt them out. It's not a destination in itself, but as part of a broader ramble through the region's past, it works well. Best visited when you've got time to wander and aren't looking for spectacle.