Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain

The fountain sits in Dunbar's town centre, a Victorian cast-iron confection that's seen better days but still commands a certain presence. It was erected to mark Queen Victoria's jubilee - that particular moment of imperial self-congratulation that Victorian Britain did so well. The ornate ironwork tells you everything about the period: fussy, detailed, slightly over-the-top.

Truthfully, you won't spend hours here. It's a quick stop while you're wandering Dunbar's High Street, not a destination in itself. The real appeal is the photographic one - it looks properly Victorian, the kind of thing that makes sense if you're documenting a town's heritage or just fancy a bit of period architecture against your trip.

Kids might take five minutes of interest before wanting to move on. History types will appreciate it more, especially if you're doing a broader tour of East Lothian's Georgian and Victorian buildings. The fountain is free to look at, naturally, and there's no entry fee or opening hours to worry about - it's just there, accessible whenever you're passing through.

If you're staying at Belhaven Bay Caravan Park, it's only twenty minutes into Dunbar, so worth a quick detour while you're picking up supplies or grabbing a coffee. Don't expect fireworks, but it's a solid little reminder of why Victorian towns took such pride in their public spaces. Go if you're already in the area; don't plan a trip around it.