
A farm cafe.
Drift began as a way for the farm on the clifftop to diversify.

A clifftop cafe built from shipping containers on a farm near North Berwick, with views over the Firth of Forth to the Bass Rock.
On a farm on the clifftop east of North Berwick, half a mile from Tantallon Castle, a cluster of shipping containers with great glass windows makes an unusual cafe.
Visited and photographed by Simon Hird
Drift looks out over miles of unspoilt coast, with the Firth of Forth spread below and the Bass Rock rising white from the sea.
It began as a way for the farm to diversify. Everything is made on the spot, from cakes and scones to soups and brunches, often to recipes handed down in the family, with as much Scottish produce as possible and menus that change with the seasons.
Inside, the tables face the view; outside, there are picnic tables on the grass and trailers serving coffee, ice cream, burgers and the famous bacon rolls. Walkers and cyclists stop in on their way along the coast. It is busy all year, so booking a table is a good idea.
Open daily from 9.30am; food until 3pm, with a takeaway trailer outside.
Booking is wise, even out of season.
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Drift began as a way for the farm on the clifftop to diversify.

Drift is only half a mile from Tantallon Castle.
On a farm clifftop east of North Berwick, half a mile from Tantallon, a cluster of shipping containers with big glass windows makes a café with a view. The Firth of Forth spreads out in front of you and the Bass Rock rises white from the sea. Everything is made on the spot, from scones and soups to brunches, often to family recipes and with as much Scottish produce as possible. Outside there are picnic tables on the grass and trailers serving coffee, ice cream and the famous bacon rolls. It's busy all year, so book a table.
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What is on in LothianOn the clifftop off the A198 east of North Berwick, half a mile from Tantallon Castle, EH39 5PL.
Escape SaunaTwo saunas with cold plunges on the clifftop above Quarrel Sands at North Berwick, one wood-fired, looking out to the Bass Rock.Under a mile 2 min by road
The Bass RockThis rock is actually the core of an old volcano and was formed 320 million years ago.Under a mile 3 min by road
Tantallon CastleThe castle half a mile away.Under a mile 4 min by road
SeacliffThe beach along the coast.2 miles 7 min by road
Balgone Estate2 miles as the crow flies
North BerwickThe seaside town.3 miles 7 min by road
Arrives at 5am every day.
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