War Comes to the Forth

Information

We will be meeting outside the Seabird Centre before heading down through the harbour to the viewpoint across the Forth. This will include going up and down some sets of stairs and walking over some rocky ground.

From our viewpoint looking out over the Forth we will talk about how World War came to the Forth and East Lothian and how prior conflicts affected the area as well.

After this we will head by minibus to the premises of the Aviation Preservation Society for Scotland where there will be a fascinating talk with some of the team who built Sophie, the replica World War 1 Sopwith Strutter that has featured on multiple television shows.

You will also have a unique opportunity to see how the plane was built and learn more about the effects of World Wars 1 and 2 in the local area.

What to bring
This is Scotland so people should be prepared for the weather to be changeable.

Wear a pair of sturdy shoes, pack a snack, a jacket and have some water.

More information
The initial walk will be on paved ground but does go up and down steps with some uneven, rocky terrain as well. The second part of the day will be held indoors at the Aviation Preservation Society for Scotland.

The initial part of the walk (through the harbour to the viewpoint on the rocks) will come to an end at the bus stop on North Berwick’s East Beach. From there the group will be picked up around 11 am to be transported to Congalton where the Sopwith Strutter is kept.

Pick up from Congalton will be around 12:45pm with the group being dropped back in North Berwick.

With
Kevin Hunter from Walks Upon A Time. Kevin is a Scottish history and environmental tour guide.

Visit their website to find out more about Walks Upon A Time.

This event is made possible through the support of the North Berwick Trust.