Dunbar Artillery Memorial

The wind cuts properly hard up here on the cliffs above Dunbar, and that's exactly where you'll find this stark memorial to the town's artillery gunners. It's not flashy - just a solid stone monument facing out towards the North Sea, marking where local men served during the World Wars. The location itself is what makes it worth the trip: standing here, you get the full sweep of the Dunbar coastline, rocky outcrops and grey water stretching east.

This is a quiet spot for history types rather than kids looking for entertainment. Allow fifteen minutes to read the inscriptions and take in the views - longer if you're the sort who likes to stand and think for a bit. There's no visitor centre or facilities, so it's free and straightforward to access.

Belhaven Bay Caravan Park sits just over a mile away, making this an easy walk or short drive from your base. The memorial pairs well with a broader Dunbar visit - the harbour and old town are close enough for a morning or afternoon outing. Winter can be grim up there with the exposure, so spring through early autumn works best. The real draw is the combination of sombre history and that bracing coastal air. Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you're staying locally and you care about where ordinary people ended up during the wars, it's genuinely moving.