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- Daily Record
'Welcoming' Scots pub with panoramic coastal view that's 'better than any TV'
With warm weather in Scotland, the pub with a seaside beer garden in Port Seton is a top spot for a pint. With sunshine finally on the cards for Scotland, many are eyeing the best spots to soak up the heat. Few places rival a beer garden in good weather, so what about one at a coastal pub with an outstanding view ? Nestled in the East Lothian seaside town of Port Seton, just under half an hour from central Edinburgh, the Thorntree Inn has quietly become one of the country's most beloved spots to enjoy a cold pint by the sea. Although the pub itself sits modestly on the High Street, it is the beer garden tucked behind the building that truly steals the show, Scottish Daily Express reports. Overlooking the Firth of Forth, the garden has earned a devoted following among locals and visitors alike, and online reviewers cannot stop raving about it. The Thorntree currently holds a 4.6 out of 5 score on Google from nearly 250 reviews, with many singling out the panoramic seaside view as its biggest draw, while also hailing the "welcoming" atmosphere. One delighted visitor wrote: 'The lounge bar has the added attraction of a huge window overlooking the Firth of Forth (better than any television). Would definitely recommend to visitors.' Another reviewer praised both the location and the hospitality, saying: 'Traditional pub serving a good selection of beers. Beer garden overlooking the sea. "Visited on a few occasions as we were on holiday in the area. Made to feel welcome by the staff and locals.' Others called the views 'fabulous' and 'incredible,' with one customer describing it as a 'hidden gem' and adding: 'Couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, a great place in the summer.' The praise continued on TripAdvisor, where reviewers shared similar admiration. One wrote: 'There's plenty of room in the lounge area for a large group or for couples to sit by the vast windows to take in the breathtaking views of the sea. On a clear day you can see Fife across the water.' Yet another fan shared their glowing experience of the pub's charm: 'Great 'old style' pub. Lovely staff and customers. Even though I'm a tourist, still welcomed by all. "The view from the beer garden on a sunny day is stunning! And the Guinness is good too.' The Thorntree's location is just as appealing as its atmosphere. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Port Seton and neighbouring Cockenzie were once distinct fishing villages but are now regarded as a single town, increasingly popular with holidaymakers thanks to the nearby Seton Sands caravan park and easy transport links to Edinburgh. Long gone are the days when the skyline was dominated by the Cockenzie coal-fired power station, once visible even from the Royal Mile. Today, the area is flourishing for all the right reason, and for those chasing sun, sea and a cold pint this summer, the Thorntree Inn may be just the place.
Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Times
Are we finally getting over Brexit? It feels like it up here
Walking around the scabrous postwar blight of Thorntree, in Middlesbrough, the immense benefits of leaving the European Union are not immediately apparent. Boarded-up houses, some smoke-damaged, a scabby patch of grass for the kids to play and the dogs to crap on, the zombified skagheads and overweight men with no teeth on mobility scooters … how can I put this? There does not seem to be a sense of jubilation in the air, of victory, of triumph. And yet, of course, there should be. On June 23, 2016, a greater proportion of people in Thorntree voted to leave the EU than in any other council ward on record. The Leave vote was 82.5 per cent — that's getting close to unanimity. But in Middlesbrough as
