St Baldred's Cradle, cairn

You'll find a modest pile of stones on the clifftops near Dunbar that marks one of East Lothian's more intriguing archaeological mysteries. St Baldred's Cradle is a Bronze Age cairn, though locals have their own theories about what it actually is - hence the name, which hints at a rather more spiritual interpretation than the archaeology suggests. The site sits on dramatic coastline with proper views across the Firth of Forth, so even if the cairn itself is modest, the walk to it isn't wasted effort.

Historically minded visitors will find the most reward here, particularly those interested in Bronze Age settlement patterns along the Scottish coast. It's not a destination in itself - you're looking at stones on a hillside, after all - but as part of a coastal walk around Dunbar it works perfectly well. Allow twenty minutes to poke around the site itself, longer if you want to sit and actually look at those views.

The practical side: it's free and accessible year-round, though winter winds can be fierce up there. There's no visitor centre or interpretation board, so you'll need a bit of archaeological curiosity to get anything from the experience. If you're staying at Belhaven Bay Caravan Park a couple of miles away, it's an easy morning excursion before heading elsewhere. Combine it with a walk along the cliffs or into Dunbar town itself - don't treat it as the main event of your day, because it simply isn't.